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5. Insert a pen and make the pen tip touch
the paper. Then lock the hand screw.
7. Insert the TF card, select [Plot from TF] and choose one sample to test the machine.
Then you can start to install the software and enjoy the art world.
6. On the screen, select [Auto home] to
move the plotter to its origin.
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4. Screen Information
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Please contact technical support directly if you need assistance with troubleshooting
or repairing a mechanical issue.
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7. Troubleshooting
7.1 Exceed the machine limit
1. It is possible to happen if you setup the wrong paper size in the software,
or did not [Auto Home].Please make sure the paper size is A4, letter or less.
2. Use the [Auto Home] function before start a new drawing.
7.2 Servo motor stops working
1.Check the wire connection.
2.The damage of servo motor. Servo motor does wear out over time,
depending on how often you use the machine. We have prepared one
spare servo motor for you.
Step1. Carefully lift X Axis and position it as showed in the figure 1.
Step2. Match the holes on the X motor mount with the four Roller Screws.
And slowly put press the X motor Mount down until it touches the Roller Screws.
Step3. Gently tight the Thumb Nuts and lock the X Motor Mount.
Step4. Follow the steps in figure 2: slide the cable in the gap (arrow 1), and then
connect the 3pin end (arrow 1) to the Limit Switch and the other end (arrow 1)
to the Y Motor.
Figure 1
Figure 2
1. Place the machine on a stable
desktop or flat surface.
6.1 Install Inkscape SO-1 and run.6. 2 Follow the steps and create a wireframe sphere.6. 3 You can drag the arrows to change the size and shape of your object.6. 4 Now we need to convert the Object to Path.6. 5 This window provides machine related parameter settings and values.
Click "apply" after filling in the proper values.
6. 6 You will find the Gcode file in you r direction folder as showed. The last
step is to copy it into your SD card and start the plotting.
（Please download the software from our official website https://sovol3d.com/pages/download）
2. Connect the power jack.
4. Follow the Screen Info and
select [Pen down] option.
3. Manually move the two axes to a clear
area above the drawing board.
Object to Path
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Click it to lock the aspect ratio.
At this moment，we have
created a simple art.
Note: you need to manually add the file output
location in this blank space. The reliable to do
this is to copy and paste the target location in
the target folder.
Click the blank area and
copy the directory name.
The main software that you will install is Inscape. We also recommend you to install other software or extensions to
generate different drawing styles. Please see the details at our website: https://sovol3d.com
Contents
1. Introduction...............................................................................................1
2. General List...............................................................................................4
3. Assembly..................................................................................................5
4. Screen Information.....................................................................................6
5. Quick Start.................................................................................................7
6. Inkscape SO-1 1.0 Operation Guide............................................................ 9
7. Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 15
8. Circuit Wiring.............................................................................................16
9. More technical supports.............................................................................17
1.1 NOTE.................................................................................................2
1.2 SO-1 Anatomy.....................................................................................3
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The SO-1 pen plotter is a new product developed by Sovol 3D, which specializes
in developing, producing, and online retailing 3d printer and other
related products.
SO-1 is capable of writing or drawing on paper, cards, book page, and any flat
surface. It can write with your favorite pens and markers.
SO-1 is designed to serve a wide variety of everyday and specialized drawing
and writing needs. You can use it to make many creative drawings and
other interesting arts. It's a great machine that can help you draw
beautiful pictures and there is no need to purchase inks for
it as long as you have a pen.
For more information, please visit our website
https://sovol3d.com
1. Introduction
1.1 Note
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Do not use the plotter any way other than described here in order to avoid personal
injury or property damage.
Do not place the plotter near any heat source and flammable/explosive objects.
Please place your plotter under a stable environment in order to achieve good
drawing quality.
Do not use any other power cable except the one supplied. For your safety, you must
use a grounded three-prong power outlet.
Do not touch the nozzle or printing surface during operation as they may be hot.
Keep hands away from machine while in use to avoid burns or other personal injuries.
Children under 10 years of age should not use the plotter without supervision.
Keep fingers away from pinch points while the plotter is operating.
2. General List
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Pen PlotterAccessories List
AC/DC Adaptor
TF Card & Adaptor
Board set
Knurled-Head Thumb Nut
Servo Motor
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SO-1 Pen Plotter
SO-1
User Manual
Model Number
X Coordinate
Y Coordinate
Motor Speed
Process Bar
Plotter status
This window indicates normal operation. The
code generation time is determined by the
complexity of the object. Please wait patiently.
During this process, please do not to perform
any other operations on the software, including
click / drag interface, which could cause the
software to crash.
1.2 SO-1 Anatomy
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LCD Screen
Y Axis
X Axis
Operation ButtonPower Jack
USB Port
TF Card
Controller Cover
Y Motor
X Motor
Side Plate
Knurled-Head Thumb Nut
Board
Fixed Plate
Slide Plate
Pen Holder
Pen Lock Screw
Servo Motor
Angle Adjust Screw
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Thumb Nut
X Motor Mount
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