Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player

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Estimate lead time: 1 - 2 Weeks

$350.00 USD
$350.00 USD
Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player

$350.00 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.

Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player

Description

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.

Plug in a USB flash drive with your SVG files and start plotting without connecting a computer.

The Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player takes over control duties so your computer can get back to what you actually need it for: sketching, editing, designing. With the Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player, your Bantam tools NextDraw™ can happily plot on its own. This lets you save time, increase productivity, and do more.

With a simple graphical interface, the SVG Player supports pause/resume, plot monitoring with progress bar, and batch plotting through folders of files. It handles large files with grace, is intuitive to use, and powerful enough for high-volume production environments.

Perfect for exhibitions, live demos, or production setups, the Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player lets gallerists, collaborators, or assistants run the next plot. Whether you're plotting one piece or managing a fleet, the Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player lets you scale up easily.

Compatible with standard USB flash drives (not included).

The SVG Player works with all Bantam Tools NextDraw™ plotters as well as all models of AxiDraw from Evil Mad Scientist.

Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player

Key Feature

  • Standalone Plotting Run your Bantam Tools NextDraw™ plotter without a computer. Just plug in a USB flash drive with SVG files and go.
  • Intuitive Touchscreen Interface Navigate files, configure settings, start plots, pause, resume, and monitor plots with a simple, responsive graphical user interface.
  • USB Drive Support It’s simple to transition your SVG design from your computer to the Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player, using a standard USB flash drive.
  • Batch Plotting Start an SVG plot; SVG Player will queue up the next file in the folder to start with a single button press. Ideal for handwriting farms and production runs.
  • Pause, Resume and Monitor The highly visible progress bar and elapsed/remaining time counts take the guesswork out of plotting! Pause and resume plots at the touch of a button without losing your place.
  • Handles Large Files Gracefully Built for speed and stability, even with large and complex plots.
  • Layer Control The Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player supports NextDraw Layer Control Syntax for multi-color plots.
  • Exhibition-Friendly Makes it easy for assistants, gallerists, or collaborators to run plots, no training or laptop needed.
  • Cost-Effective Scaling Predictable cost, high-efficiency solution for growing your plotter setup.

  • Versatile Hardware Support
    Compatible with all Bantam Tools NextDraw™ plotters and all models of AxiDraw from Evil Mad Scientist.
  • Perfect for Merge WorkflowsSeamlessly integrates with new exported “Stacks” of files from Bantam Tools Merge software, ideal for handwriting automation.

Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player

What's In The Box

1x Bantam Tools SVG Player
1x Power Supply

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.

SVG Player Bundles

Save time & money ordering a NextDraw SVG Player with a NextDraw Writing & Drawing Machine.
These bundles are everything you need to get started plotting untethered!

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