OME 2017 Problem 2

A midpoint plotter is an instrument which draws the exact mid point of two point previously drawn. Starting off two points $1$ unit of distance apart and using only the midpoint plotter, you have to get two point which are strictly at a distance between $\frac{1}{2017}$ and $\frac{1}{2016}$ units, drawing the minimum amount of points. ¿Which is the minimum number of times you will need to use the midpoint plotter and what strategy should you follow to achieve it?