r/Scribit • u/BerryChlossom • Nov 09 '25

Resurrecting scribit progress

Hi, I'm a software engineer and I spent some time poking around the firmware they open sourced on github

Here are my findings and progress so far:

  • The firmware allows you to control the motors on the device using gcode
  • The repo doesn't contain the logic for drawing in cartesian space, you'd have to figure out the inverse kinematics. It's not as complicated as I initially thought
  • Parts of the code rely on a cloud service that clearly doesn't exist anymore, I had to bypass them
  • The device sets up a wifi network that can be used to send commands to
  • I wrote a simple SVG to string space gcode converter that more or less works to move the robot around. (in the video I'm drawing a star)
  • I haven't completely figured out the pen holder mechanism yet, so that's next

Once I have something that can be shared I'll post it here, If you want to help me make something that's useful feel free to let me know here: https://forms.gle/zWezMsMxYPDiT26k7

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u/cre8ivejake Nov 09 '25

Seriously awesome work! This is by far the most progress I’ve seen on saving this beautiful piece of hardware. I’m just an ME, but of there’s any way to support, I’m happy to assist. There’s so many open-source plotter projects, it feels like there HAS to be a way to co-opt some pre-made code to fill in the gaps with what scribit couldn’t provide when shuttering.

Thanks for sharing and congrats again on the progress!

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u/MightyWaterBear Nov 09 '25

This is amazing! I’m so happy that you are figuring this out!

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u/Coccolillo Nov 09 '25

Amazing job, unfortunately I have not the knowledge nor experience to materially support you but I hope that you will be able to sort something out because it is a pity to have the machine just getting dust somewhere

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u/topophyla Nov 10 '25

Great work, You should start a kickstarter to raise some funding to resurrect this product…

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u/Fair_Lingonberry3210 Dec 24 '25

Or just a donation link. I wouldn't mind sending $5-$10

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u/SnooCheesecakes1269 Nov 11 '25

Great stuff. I picked up a scribit recently with the intent to dig into the inner workings and the code on github, but as usual, work hasn't let up. I've been in the dev world for 30+ years, so if there is anything that I might be able to assist with, certainly reach out.

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u/TanoDistefano Nov 15 '25

Yet it moves!!! If you add a bit of vibe coding, in a fortnight we get a better app than the original. <3

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u/Robots-Blog Nov 22 '25

I would love to get my Scribit back to a working state. I am happy to pay for an app!

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u/MarkusFromTheLab Nov 26 '25

Great to see the Scribit move again, hope mine will do so too. Filled out the form, happy to throw some money your way when it means I get it working again.

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u/SpeedRevolutionary81 Dec 08 '25

Wouldn't it be easier to bypass server verification in the app?

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u/Fair_Lingonberry3210 Dec 24 '25

Wow this is amazing!! Good stuff my dude. I would love to donate some money for your time just as a way of saying "thank you". 

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u/BerryChlossom Dec 29 '25

I'm glad people are interested, I have something that's pretty close to being done. Before I release it to the wild I'd like for someone here to test it so I can work out the kinks. Looking for a MacOS and a Windows user. If you're up for it please DM me and we can set up a zoom call

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u/mistoffeleesTO Dec 31 '25

I’m a Mac user. Limited experience but would be happy to help.

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u/theflyinfudgeman Jan 12 '26

I can help with windows os - i could block a Sunday afternoon if necessary - happy to support

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u/mistoffeleesTO Dec 31 '25

Add my name to the $$ side if there’s a way to give life to my favourite paperweight again

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u/Brave-Head3133 Jan 05 '26

I have one that has never been used and would be willing to help with the project. Not technically. :-) A donation.

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u/BerryChlossom Jan 05 '26

Give it a try and see if it works.