The Fluxamacutter is a design for a simple vinyl cutter that satisfies these criteria:

• Inexpensive ($50-$100 in parts)
• All parts can be cut on a 24"x12" laser cutter
• All press-fit construction: minimize hardware fasteners
• No precision parts required: all hardware cheap and widely available
• Arduino-compatible
• Plug-and-play replacement for existing HPGL-speaking cutters

The initial cutter will be able to take 15"-18" rolls, and will be designed to scale to 24" rolls.

Project milestones are:

• y-axis pinchroller
• tensionable belt holders
• x-axis carriage and linear bearings
• adjustable knife holder
• pen up/down solenoid
• end stops
• stepper controller
• firmware

Some photos: