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Burst for Pen Plotters

Burst in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Simulation): Particle bursts traced as trails. Try in Studio.

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I added Burst under Add Object → Simulation. Particle bursts traced as trails.

How to use Burst

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → Simulation → Burst
  2. A live Burst element is added to the active layer
  3. Tune parameters in the element card in the right sidebar (live preview on the canvas)
  4. Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied

Menu path: Add Object → Simulation → Burst

Key controls

  • Particles: lines, options: Lines, Shape Copies
  • Space: 2d, options: Flat, Depth
  • Tip Mark: dot, options: Dot, Square, Cross, None
  • Launcher: circle, options: Circle, Square, Cross
  • Particles: 36 (1-200 step 1)

Tune particles, space, tip mark, launcher, and particles in the right sidebar. Open Studio to see every control.

Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: seed, particleCount, direction, spread, lengthVariation, airDrag, dimension, outputMode, launcherShape, endMarker, copiesPerParticle, copySpin, depthSpread, viewRotation, viewTilt.

Playback: Play to throw the burst, then pause on the frame you want.

What I plot with Burst

  • Pen-plotter art on Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, and other pen-holder setups
  • Layered linework exported as G-code with pen-up travel
  • Combined with other V3 objects and modifiers in the same document

Frequently asked questions

Where is Burst in the menu?

Add Object → Simulation → Burst

What can I adjust?

Start with the key controls above, then fine-tune everything else in the right sidebar inside Studio.

Is this non-destructive?

Objects live on layers as elements. You can edit parameters anytime; delete the element to remove it.

Does Burst work with multi-pen plotting?

Yes. Use Pen Palette on a layer to split linework by color, or set per-path ink on modifiers like Offset.

Try Burst

Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90. Creator Bundle (€39.90) adds Map to Pen Plot, String Art, Wax Seal, and 3D Model to SVG.

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