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This page is the central documentation site for '''AxiDraw''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist].   
 
This page is the central documentation site for '''AxiDraw''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist].   
  
'''Important note:'''
 
AxiDraw is a new product, which begins shipping in late March. This page will be filled in rapidly as software and documentation resources are uploaded over the next couple of weeks.
 
  
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== Introduction to the AxiDraw ==
  
== AxiDraw ==
 
 
'''Main details about the AxiDraw'''
 
 
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement article at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
 
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement article at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw-v3/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement about AxiDraw V3 at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
 
* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw] at Evil Mad Scientist shop
 
* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw] at Evil Mad Scientist shop
 
* [http://www.axidraw.com axidraw.com], the official site.
 
* [http://www.axidraw.com axidraw.com], the official site.
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== Getting started with AxiDraw: Essential documentation ==
 
== Getting started with AxiDraw: Essential documentation ==
  
* Quick start guide: ''Coming soon''
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* AxiDraw [[AxiDraw_User_Guide|User Guide]]
 
* AxiDraw [[Axidraw_Software_Installation|Software installation]]
 
* AxiDraw [[Axidraw_Software_Installation|Software installation]]
  
  
 
== Tutorials ==
 
== Tutorials ==
 
* AxiDraw quick start: ''Coming soon''
 
  
 
'''Getting started with Inkscape:'''
 
'''Getting started with Inkscape:'''
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* [http://inkscape.org/doc/index.php Inkscape Documentation], at Inkscape.org, with links to official and unofficial tutorials and manuals
 
* [http://inkscape.org/doc/index.php Inkscape Documentation], at Inkscape.org, with links to official and unofficial tutorials and manuals
 
* [http://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/ A quick guide to Inkscape], from microugly, featuring hints for Illustrator users.
 
* [http://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/ A quick guide to Inkscape], from microugly, featuring hints for Illustrator users.
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* [http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Inkscape_for_Adobe_Illustrator_users Inkscape for Adobe Illustrator users]
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* [https://inkscape.org/da/learn/faq/ Inkscape FAQ] with many answers about common questions.
  
  
 
== Advanced topics and tips ==
 
== Advanced topics and tips ==
 
'''General Usage'''
 
'''General Usage'''
* [[Pens_for_AxiDraw|Pen choices for AxiDraw]]: ''Coming soon''
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* [[Pens_for_AxiDraw|Pen choices for AxiDraw]]
* Paper choices for AxiDraw: ''Coming soon''
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* [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/File-Import.html Import formats] that Inkscape accepts, from the Inkscape Manual
  
  
 
'''Typography and Handwriting-like fonts'''
 
'''Typography and Handwriting-like fonts'''
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey Hershey Text], Inkscape extension (included with Inkscape) for drawing single-stroke text.  
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* [[Hershey_Text|Hershey Text]], Inkscape extension (included with Inkscape) for drawing single-stroke text. Also includes links to many handwriting-like fonts.
* Choosing fonts: ''Coming soon''
 
 
* Make a free font based on your handwriting at [http://www.myscriptfont.com/about.html myscriptfont.com] or [http://www.paintfont.com/ paintfont.com]
 
* Make a free font based on your handwriting at [http://www.myscriptfont.com/about.html myscriptfont.com] or [http://www.paintfont.com/ paintfont.com]
 
* [http://imajeenyus.com/computer/20150110_single_line_fonts/index.shtml A compendium of information] about single stroke fonts
 
* [http://imajeenyus.com/computer/20150110_single_line_fonts/index.shtml A compendium of information] about single stroke fonts
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* [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]]
 
* [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]]
 
* [[TSP art]], a technique for drawing likenesses of photographic images, based upon the Travelling Salesman Problem
 
* [[TSP art]], a technique for drawing likenesses of photographic images, based upon the Travelling Salesman Problem
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* [http://online.rapidresizer.com/tracer.php RapidResizer Tracer] - A free online tool that can trace the centerline of drawings or signatures.
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* [https://willowsystems.github.io/jSignature/#/demo/ jSignature] - A tool to capture your signature as you sign it.
  
  
 
'''Software'''
 
'''Software'''
* A detailed guide to the AxiDraw extensions for Inkscape: ''Coming soon''
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* [[RoboPaint_for_AxiDraw|Using AxiDraw with RoboPaint]]
* Using AxiDraw with RoboPaint: ''Coming soon''
 
  
  
 
'''Example files'''
 
'''Example files'''
* AxiDraw example set: ''Coming soon''
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* [[Axidraw_Examples|AxiDraw basic example set]]
 
 
 
 
'''Accessories for AxiDraw'''
 
* Making your own attachments: ''Coming soon''
 
* Parallel pen attachment: ''Coming soon''
 
* Riser blocks: ''Coming soon''
 
  
  
 
'''Hardware'''
 
'''Hardware'''
* [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the WaterColorBot
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* [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the AxiDraw
 
* [[Updating EBB firmware]]
 
* [[Updating EBB firmware]]
  
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* The [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/API.md "CNCserver" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
 
* The [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/API.md "CNCserver" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
 
* The higher-level [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint-mode-remote/blob/master/API.md "RoboPaint" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
 
* The higher-level [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint-mode-remote/blob/master/API.md "RoboPaint" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
* [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/EBBCommands.html EBB Commands] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the WaterColorBot
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* [http://evil-mad.github.io/EggBot/ebb.html EBB Commands] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the AxiDraw
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==== Third-party software to drive AxiDraw: ====
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* [https://github.com/inconvergent/axidraw-xy AxiDraw-xy] Python code for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API
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* [https://github.com/storborg/axibot AxiBot] - Headless control software for the AxiDraw
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* [https://github.com/koblin/AxiDrawProcessing2 AxiDrawProcessing2] - Control the AxiDraw from within Processing
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* [https://bitbucket.org/brendandawes/axidrawbasic AxiDraw and Processing Example] - for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API
  
  
 
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== Support Resources ==
 
== Support Resources ==
 
'''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:'''
 
'''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:'''
 
* [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/axidraw Support Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
 
* [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/axidraw Support Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
 
* [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:AxiDraw AxiDraw @ Thingiverse] where you can share AxiDraw-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art
 
* [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:AxiDraw AxiDraw @ Thingiverse] where you can share AxiDraw-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art
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'''Additional support resources:'''
 
'''Additional support resources:'''

Revision as of 01:43, 12 December 2016

This page is the central documentation site for AxiDraw from Evil Mad Scientist.


Introduction to the AxiDraw


Getting started with AxiDraw: Essential documentation


Tutorials

Getting started with Inkscape:


Advanced topics and tips

General Usage


Typography and Handwriting-like fonts


Advanced design topics


Software


Example files


Hardware


For Developers

  • GitHub Project, where AxiDraw software is hosted
  • robopaint repository at github. RoboPaint is a stand-alone, Javascript-based application for driving art robots.
  • The "CNCserver" API, installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
  • The higher-level "RoboPaint" API, installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
  • EBB Commands documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the AxiDraw


Third-party software to drive AxiDraw:



Support Resources

Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:


Additional support resources: