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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, only just beginning to ship. We are still updating and uploading documentation resources, and will continue to do so for the next few 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://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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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement article about AxiDraw (V2) at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw-v3/ Introducing Axidraw V3]: Announcement about AxiDraw V3 at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
  
  
 
== 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]]
  
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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.
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* [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins
  
  
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'''General Usage'''
 
'''General Usage'''
 
* [[Pens_for_AxiDraw|Pen choices for AxiDraw]]
 
* [[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''
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* Make a free font based on your handwriting at [Calligraphr.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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* A large number of scanned handwriting-like fonts are available for free at [https://www.vletter.com/downloads/handwriting-font-of-the-day/hfotd-archives.html vLetter]
  
  
 
'''Advanced design topics'''
 
'''Advanced design topics'''
 
* [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape
 
* [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape
* Some [[hints on optimization]]
 
 
* [[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.
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* [http://wiki.colivre.net/Aurium/InkscapeGenerator Inkscape Generator] - An extension to auto-replace text in your document with data from a CSV file
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* [[AxiDraw_Layer_Control|AxiDraw Layer Control]]: How to specify different pen-down height and printing speed in each layer of your artwork.
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* [[Capturing_Handwriting|Capturing Handwriting]]: How to use a graphics tablet or tablet to input handwritten text.
  
  
 
'''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_Examples|AxiDraw basic example set]]
 
* [[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]]
  
  
 
== For Developers ==
 
== For Developers ==
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* [http://evil-mad.github.io/EggBot/ebb.html EBB Command] documentation, for direct control of the EiBotBoard control board that powers the AxiDraw
 
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/ GitHub Project], where AxiDraw software is hosted
 
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/ GitHub Project], where AxiDraw software is hosted
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* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing]: Examples for driving the AxiDraw from within Processing
 
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint robopaint] repository at github. RoboPaint is a stand-alone, Javascript-based application for driving art robots.
 
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint robopaint] repository at github. RoboPaint is a stand-alone, Javascript-based application for driving art robots.
 
* 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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* The simplified [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/scratch/SCRATCH.API.md "Scratch" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
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* A "stand-alone" CLI version of our python-based AxiDraw control software is now available in private beta for AxiDraw users. Please [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/contact contact us] if you would like to participate.
  
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==== Third-party software to drive AxiDraw: ====
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* [https://github.com/storborg/axibot AxiBot] - Headless control software for the 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/koblin/AxiDrawProcessing2 AxiDrawProcessing2] - Simple demo of control from within Processing
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* [https://github.com/ertdfgcvb/Genau Genau] A Processing boilerplate for AxiDraw
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* [https://bitbucket.org/brendandawes/axidrawbasic AxiDraw and Processing Example] - for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API
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==== Additional resources of interest to developers ====
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* [https://github.com/fogleman/ln ln], "The 3D Line Art Engine" is a vector-based 3D renderer written in Go. It is used to produce 2D vector graphics depicting 3D scenes.
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* [https://github.com/raganmd/touchdesigner-sop-to-svg TouchDesigner SOP to SVG pipeline], Targets the process of converting TouchDesigner Surface Operators (SOPs) to SVGs so they can be plotted or laser cut. Handy for use with procedurally generated geometry.
  
 
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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:'''
 
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/issues Software Issues List @ GitHub], if you have a software bug to report
 
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/issues Software Issues List @ GitHub], if you have a software bug to report
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* [https://axidraw.com/legacy.html Legacy AxiDraw support]: For Pre-2016 AxiDraw models with white plastic chassis
 
* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/contact Contact Form] at Evil Mad Scientist for all other queries, including customer service and spare parts.  
 
* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/contact Contact Form] at Evil Mad Scientist for all other queries, including customer service and spare parts.  
 
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Revision as of 19:09, 7 November 2017

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

  • Hershey Text, Inkscape extension (included with Inkscape) for drawing single-stroke text. Also includes links to many handwriting-like fonts.
  • Make a free font based on your handwriting at [Calligraphr.com]
  • A compendium of information about single stroke fonts
  • A large number of scanned handwriting-like fonts are available for free at vLetter


Advanced design topics


Software


Example files


Hardware


For Developers

  • EBB Command documentation, for direct control of the EiBotBoard control board that powers the AxiDraw
  • GitHub Project, where AxiDraw software is hosted
  • AxiDraw-Processing: Examples for driving the AxiDraw from within Processing
  • 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.
  • The simplified "Scratch" API, installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
  • A "stand-alone" CLI version of our python-based AxiDraw control software is now available in private beta for AxiDraw users. Please contact us if you would like to participate.


Third-party software to drive AxiDraw:


Additional resources of interest to developers

  • ln, "The 3D Line Art Engine" is a vector-based 3D renderer written in Go. It is used to produce 2D vector graphics depicting 3D scenes.
  • TouchDesigner SOP to SVG pipeline, Targets the process of converting TouchDesigner Surface Operators (SOPs) to SVGs so they can be plotted or laser cut. Handy for use with procedurally generated geometry.

Support Resources

Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:


Additional support resources: