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Coil for Pen Plotters

Coil in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → 3D): Orbiting spiral forms rendered as flat linework. Try in Studio.

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I added Coil under Add Object → 3D. Orbiting spiral forms rendered as flat linework.

How to use Coil

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → 3D → Coil
  2. A live Coil 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 → 3D → Coil

Key controls

  • Primitive: ellipsoid, options: Ellipsoid, Cone, Cylinder
  • Wrap Style: spiral, options: Spiral, Twisted Lines
  • Render Style: line, options: Lines, Circle Dots
  • See-Through: front, options: Front Only, See Through
  • Width: 140mm (10-220mm step 1)

Tune primitive, wrap style, render style, see-through, and width in the right sidebar. Open Studio to see every control.

What I plot with Coil

  • 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 Coil in the menu?

Add Object → 3D → Coil

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 Coil 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 Coil

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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