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Moiré for Pen Plotters

Moiré in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Lines & Patterns): Two rulings beating against each other into a veil. Real defaults from engine source. Try in Studio.

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Moiré is an Add Object tool in Lines & Patterns inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Two rulings beating against each other into a veil.

How to use Moiré

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Moiré
  2. A live Moiré element is added to the active layer
  3. Tune parameters in the element card in the object stack (live canvas preview)
  4. Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied

Menu path: Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Moiré

Key controls

  • Draw — both · Both Rulings, First Ruling Only, Second Ruling Only
  • Spacing — 2.6mm (0.8–12mm step 0.1)
  • Amplitude — 6mm (0–30mm step 0.5)
  • Frequency — 2.4 (0.2–12 step 0.1)
  • Detune — 0.18 (0–1 step 0.01)

Tune draw, spacing, amplitude, frequency, and detune in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.

Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: spacing, frequency, detune.

What you can plot with Moiré

  • Pen-plotter art on A4/A3 beds (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 Moiré in the menu?

Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Moiré

What can I adjust?

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

Is this non-destructive?

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

Does Moiré 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 Moiré

Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.

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