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Bantam Tools NextDraw™ 2234 | SVG Player Bundle

Bantam Tools NextDraw™ 2234 (Edition)

Regular price $2,188.00 USD
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Bantam Tools NextDraw™ 2234 | SVG Player Bundle

$2,188.00 USD

Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player

The Bantam Tools NextDraw SVG Player is a standalone controller to operate your Bantam Tools NextDraw Plotter so you don’t have to tether your computer.

  • Proven & Reliable Plotter Control

    Standalone operation for both NextDraw and AxiDraw, built on years of familiar refinement through the NextDraw extension.

  • Plot Without the Tether

    Run standalone from a USB stick. No need to tie up your computer. Free up memory, keep working on your art, and plot multiple copies or layers with ease or worries. Perfect for classrooms, studios, and busy creatives.

  • Perfect for Handwriting Workflows

    A cost-effective way to scale handwriting jobs. No programming required. Runs standalone from USB and works seamlessly with “Stacks” exported from Bantam Tools Merge software.

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Bantam Tools NextDraw™ 2234 | SVG Player Bundle

Description

The Bantam Tools NextDraw™ 2234 | SVG Player Bundle includes everything you need to start plotting large-format 22" × 34" works, untethered from your computer. Designed for untethered operation, this setup is ideal for studios, signage, architectural drawing, and creative workflows that require scale, speed, and precision.

At the core of the bundle is the Bantam Tools NextDraw™ 2234 pen plotter, the largest and most capable of the NextDraw series. With a 22×34"/A1 plot area and a rigid, precision-machined frame, it delivers the accuracy and reliability needed for oversized artwork and professional production. The machine supports a wide range of pens and implements, and its open format allows for direct plotting on materials larger than the machine’s footprint.

Also included is the Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player, a plug-and-play controller for fully standalone plotting. Simply load your SVG files onto a USB flash drive, navigate with the intuitive touchscreen, and start, pause, resume, or batch your plots without ever connecting a computer. It's built for high-volume efficiency and simplified workflows.

To support experimental and advanced applications, the bundle includes a NextDraw Accessories Kit.

The XL Pen Clip is designed to hold broad writing implements like the Sharpie Magnum and other oversized markers, making it ideal for bold lines and signage work.

The Strap Clamp allows you to secure thick or irregular surfaces, such as foam board, wood panels, or sketchbooks, giving you the freedom to work on unconventional media without compromising stability.

The Italic Pen Adapter rotates your pen into a "right-handed" grip, enabling consistent, angled strokes with stub, italic, or chisel-point pens. It’s ideal for calligraphy, expressive lettering, and any work requiring directional sensitivity in the nib.

The Heavy-Duty Pen Clip offers a stronger grip and added mass for use with heavy or pressure-sensitive tools. Its side-facing clamp design allows for greater tightening force than standard clips, while the optional weighting system helps apply consistent downward pressure—ideal for media like charcoal, graphite, or other tools that benefit from customizable force and stability.

Together, these components deliver a powerful, untethered large-format plotting system, ready for big ideas, bold tools, and experimental workflows.

Bantam Tools NextDraw™ 2234 | SVG Player Bundle

Key Feature

All-in-One Bundle for Untethered 22" × 34" Drawing with NextDraw

The Bantam Tools NextDraw™ 2234 is a large-format plotting solution designed for untethered architectural drawing and creative expression at full scale. With a 22" × 34" (A1) plot area, the 2234 is our most expansive and capable machine, crafted from precision-machined components and trusted by artists, designers, and engineers who demand both size and accuracy.

The included Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player provides a fully standalone plotting experience. Load SVG files from a USB flash drive and use the intuitive touchscreen to start, pause, resume, or batch process jobs, no computer required. Ideal for high-output environments, it keeps large-format workflows efficient and seamless.

To support experimental and professional applications, the bundle includes a NextDraw Accessories Kit. The XL Pen Clip accommodates broad writing implements like the Sharpie Magnum. The Strap Clamp secures thick or irregular media. The Italic Pen Adapter rotates the pen into a “right-handed” grip—ideal for stub, italic, chisel-point, and other angle-sensitive pens. The Heavy-Duty Pen Clip features a robust side-facing design and optional weighting system, providing extra grip and downward pressure for tools like charcoal and graphite that benefit from customizable pressure and stability.

What is the Bantam Tools NextDraw SVG Player?

The SVG Player is a standalone controller that lets you run your Bantam Tools NextDraw™ or AxiDraw plotter without a computer. Just plug in a USB drive with SVG files and start plotting.

Do I need a computer to run the SVG Player?

No; the SVG Player runs independently. No tethered computer required, just plug in a USB flash drive and go. (You do still need a computer, somewhere, to create your SVG files.)

Is it compatible with AxiDraw machines?

Yes. The SVG Player works with all Bantam Tools NextDraw™ plotters and all models of AxiDraw from Evil Mad Scientist (after a free firmware update).

Can I run files in batches?

Yes. Load a folder full of SVGs onto your USB drive and the SVG Player will automatically load files to plot them in order, one after another.

Is a USB Thumb Drive Included?

No; a USB Flash Drive is not included. The Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player is compatible with standard USB flash drives.

How do I format the USB Stick?

FAT, FAT32, or EXFAT

Does it support multi-layer or multi-color plotting?

Yes. The SVG Player supports NextDraw Layer Control syntax, allowing you to plot by layer number.

Can I track how long each plot takes?

Yes. Each plot shows a real-time progress bar with elapsed and remaining time estimates.

What file formats does it accept?

The Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player runs on SVG files. These can be exported from most vector design tools or from Bantam Tools Merge software.

Can I pause and resume a plot?

Yes. The touchscreen interface allows you to pause/resume plots at any time, and shows time tracking for both elapsed and remaining time.

Does it work with Bantam Tools Merge output?

Yes, SVG Player can take advantage of the new stack file export in NextDraw Merge to load a folder of prepared svg files to make plotting them easy. 

Can multiple people use it?

While the SVG Player is designed to run only a single plotter at a time, multiple people can share the same Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player; no login is required. Each user can bring their own USB flash drive and plot. The interface is easy enough for students, gallerists, or assistants to use with just a quick introduction. For larger teams or classrooms, the system scales easily with additional units.

Is any programming required?

There is no programming required. The Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player is designed to be plug-and-play with no coding needed.

Can it help me scale handwriting or plotting production?

Absolutely. The SVG Player is a cost-effective way to run multiple plotters simultaneously without in-depth training or buying more computers.

Do you sell the software separately? Can I run it on other hardware?

No; The Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player is only available as a complete hardware/software product. Please contact sales@bantamtools.com if you need a custom solution.

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