Arduino Based X-Y Plotter

Abstract

In this project, we have developed a two axes plotter i.e. x-axis and y-axis. Although we are using a third axis i.e. z-axis but that is used for the purpose of inscribing a mark on the sheet. All these axes are controlled using the Arduino Module. We decided to use the Arduino Module over the commonly used 8051 microcontroller because it is a new emerging powerful module. Basically, the image to be plotted is fed into the arduino after it is converted into the table of constant which consists of data regarding the positioning of black and white pixels. This table of constant is formed using the Bitmap2lcd software. After that, using the arduino software’s sketch, this table of constant is plotted as the image on the sheet.