# Can you convert a Z1 to a pen plotter?

**URL:** <https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-z1-to-a-pen-plotter/7233>\
**Category:** Laser Engraving\
**Created:** [March 17, 2025, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-z1-to-a-pen-plotter/7233 "2025-03-17T00:09:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![GavTheDev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/958977/32.png) [@GavTheDev](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/GavTheDev)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-z1-to-a-pen-plotter/7233/1 "2025-03-17T00:09:15Z")

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I would like to convert my Z1 to a pen plotter, would this be possible with the current mainboard? I think it would be possible by replacing the board with an Arduino, but preferrably I’d like to keep the original board so I can switch back to the laser if needed.

Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!

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**Author:** ![Lion](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/lion/32/5586_2.png) [@Lion](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Lion)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-z1-to-a-pen-plotter/7233/2 "2025-03-17T00:15:12Z")

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@sovol3d

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**Author:** ![GavTheDev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/958977/32.png) [@GavTheDev](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/GavTheDev)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-z1-to-a-pen-plotter/7233/4 "2025-03-17T09:33:38Z")

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@sovol3d The mainboard of the Z1 and the SO-2 look very similar, except that the SO-2 has connections for the stepper motor that lifts the pen up/down, which is exactly what I need 😍. Where can I find such a mainboard?

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**Author:** ![sovol3d](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/sovol3d/32/9_2.png) [@sovol3d](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/sovol3d)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2025, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-z1-to-a-pen-plotter/7233/5 "2025-03-18T03:45:47Z")

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Hello! You can send an e-mail to [info@sovol3d.com](mailto:info@sovol3d.com) Maybe the after-sale staff can provide purchase link