ADJUSTABLE STROKE
ROTARY MACHINE
MANUAL
PEAK IS EVOLVING
WITH THE ALL-IN-ONE PROTEUS PEN
The Proteus gives you the power of a liner, packer, shader, and beyond. 
PEAK PROTEUS DIAGRAM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & KEY FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Net Weight: 174g (6.2oz) | Motor: 1827 coreless motor; 5.5W |
| Machine Length: 4” | Maximum voltage: 8v |
| Machine Width: 1” | Connection: RCA |
| Machine Body: Constructed from durable aluminum CNC precision-cut Peak logo in machine body | Package Includes: 2 O-rings, 1 spring, RCA cord, 1 Allen key, 1 drive bar, and 1 wheel cam |
KEY FEATURES
Super lightweight pen-style machine
7 stroke length options: 2.4mm, 2.7mm, 3.0mm, 3.3mm, 3.6mm, 3.9mm, 4.2mm
Adjustable needle depth with a twist of the grip
Forward-weighted, ergonomic design for control and comfort
Comes in Matte Red with High-Polish Black Accents, Matte Black with High-Polish Gray Accents, or Matte
Black with High-Polish Red Accents
GET STARTED WITH PROTEUS
![]() | 1 Plug your Proteus Pen into your favorite power supply with the included RCA cable or go wireless with any RCA-compatible battery pack. Do not exceed 8v. |
![]() | 2 Insert your favorite cartridge needles. Our Proteus Pen is compatible with all our cartridges: Blood, Quartz, Triton, and Cyrus. The Proteus is also compatible with the most popular cartridge needles on the market. |
![]() | 3 Adjust your stroke length with a simple turn of the stroke adjustment knob. |
![]() | 4 Adjust your needle depth with a simple turn of the textured grip. |
USING THE STROKE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
One turn or “click” of the stroke adjustment knob increases or decreases your stroke. Our stroke adjustment knob has a secure locking mechanism that prevents your stroke length from changing involuntarily mid-session.
| 2.4mm– 2.7mm | Recommended for soft shading |
| 3.0mm– 3.9mm | Reliable stroke length, most commonly used for color packing and blending |
| 4.2mm | Excellent for your boldest line work; can also be used for color packing and shading |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
If you experience any technical issues or your Proteus Pen Machine requires repairs, please contact our customer service team at 410-712-0145. After our customer service team provides you with a return authorization, you can download and fill out our Peak Repair Order Form:
Mail your completed repair order form, machine, and invoice as proof of purchase to 7410 Coca-Cola Dr STE 108,
Hanover, MD 21076. You can also direct any questions or concerns regarding issues with your Proteus Pen Machine to [email protected].
If you purchased your Proteus Pen Machine less than a year ago, we will replace it with a brand new model. If your machine is older than a year, it is unfortunately no longer protected under our one-year warranty.




USING THE STROKE ADJUSTMENT KNOB



















