Dexar & BuildBuddy
Dexar Dexar
Hey, I’ve been staring at this broken star chart for hours and thinking the only way forward is to sketch it all by hand. Got any ideas on how to make the lines pop without a printer?
BuildBuddy BuildBuddy
Use a fine‑tip black ink pen or a high‑contrast color like neon yellow on a dark line. Lighten the background with a thin white chalk line first—then trace over it with your pen. If you’ve got a ruler, lay a sheet of clear acetate on top and trace on that; the thin sheet will let the ink show through without a printer. And don’t forget to check the pen tip for any clogging—it can turn a crisp line into a wobbly mess.
Dexar Dexar
Sounds good, I’ll grab my old‑school pen kit and try the neon trick. If the ink still wanders, I’ll replace it with a fresh one—old gear gets a second chance if it’s still got life. Let's see if this outperforms whatever AI could do.
BuildBuddy BuildBuddy
Just make sure you test a drop on a scrap piece first. Neon can bleed on some paper types, and if the ink runs you’ll end up with a nebula instead of a star map. If the old pen’s been idle for years, a quick wipe with a damp cloth and a little hand‑crank for the cap can revive it enough to survive a few passes. Good luck—hope those lines stay tighter than my patience when the drill wanders.