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− | + | Eggbot is designed to work well on Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. To use it, you'll need to install certain software on your computer. | |
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+ | The Eggbot software actually consists of several different parts: | ||
+ | # Inkscape, the superb freeware vector graphics application | ||
+ | # The Eggbot extensions for Inkscape, which let you control the Eggbot from within Inkscape | ||
+ | # The Eggbot USB driver, on Windows systems. | ||
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+ | The particulars of installation depend on the operating system: | ||
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+ | = Mac = | ||
− | + | 1. Download and install the latest version of Inkscape (version 0.48 or newer) from [http://inkscape.org/download/ the download page] at Inkscape.org. | |
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+ | :* Hot links: Download Inkscape 0.48 for 10.5-10.6 (Leopard/Snow Leopard) [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/inkscape/Inkscape-0.48.0-1-LEOPARD%2B.dmg here] or the version for 10.4 (Tiger) [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/inkscape/Inkscape-0.48.0-1-TIGER-PPC.dmg here]. | ||
+ | :* Install Inkscape in the default location, the main "Applications" folder. | ||
+ | :*Note that inkscape is an X11 application, and will require that X11 or [http://xquartz.macosforge.org/trac/wiki XQuartz] is installed on your Mac. | ||
+ | :: For MacOS 10.5-10.6 (Leopard and Snow Leopard), download and install the latest version of [http://xquartz.macosforge.org/trac/wiki XQuartz], unless you already have a working X11 install. | ||
+ | :: For MacOS 10.4, use the X11 that came on your system installer disks. | ||
+ | :* If you need additional assistance for installing Inkscape, you may be able to find good advice at the [http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/InstallHelp the Inkscape wiki] and/or the [http://www.inkscapeforum.com/ Inkscape Forums] | ||
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+ | 2. Download and install the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape | ||
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+ | :* Recommended method: Download the latest version of the Mac installer package from the [http://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/list?q=label:Featured EggBotCode Google Code site]. Run the installer (a standard Mac installer package) to install the Eggbot extensions. The installer requires MacOS 10.4 or newer. | ||
+ | :* Alternate method, Manual installation: Download the latest version of the Inkscape extension (''not'' the mac installer) from the [http://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/list?q=label:Featured EggBotCode Google Code site]. Copy the entire contents of the Eggbot software archive to /Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/extensions/ and restart Inkscape. | ||
+ | :: Note for MacOS 10.6: There is a [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/482993 known bug] in Inkscape 0.47 and 0.48, in that extensions (even the built-in ones) do not work under snow leopard without patches. The installer contains a patch, so manual installation is not recommended on Snow Leopard. If you have solved this issue separately in one of several ways, you can use the manual installation method. | ||
+ | :: Note for MacOS 10.4: You may also need to install Python 2.5, if your system does not already have it. | ||
+ | :* The eggbot submenu should appear in the Extensions menu of Inkscape after you restart Inkscape. | ||
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+ | = Windows = | ||
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+ | 1. Download and install the latest version of Inkscape (version 0.48 or newer) from [http://inkscape.org/download/ the download page] at Inkscape.org. | ||
− | + | :* Hot links: Download Inkscape 0.48 for windows [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/inkscape/Inkscape-0.48.0-1.exe here]. | |
+ | :* Install Inkscape in the default location, the main "Program Files" folder (or "Program Files (x86)" on newer systems). | ||
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− | + | 2. Download and install the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape | |
+ | :* Recommended method: Download the latest version of the Windows installer package from the [http://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/list?q=label:Featured EggBotCode Google Code site]. Run the installer (a standard Windows installer package) to install the Eggbot extensions. The installer has been tested to work from XP through Win7. | ||
+ | :* Alternate method, Manual installation: Download the latest version of the Inkscape extension (''not'' the Windows installer) from the [http://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/list?q=label:Featured EggBotCode Google Code site]. Copy the entire contents of the Eggbot software archive into (Program files)\Inkscape\share\extensions\ and restart Inkscape. | ||
+ | :* The eggbot submenu should appear in the Extensions menu of Inkscape after you restart Inkscape. | ||
+ | 3. Download and install the Windows USB driver for Eggbot | ||
+ | :* Recommended method: Download the latest version of the Windows installer package from the [http://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/list?q=label:Featured EggBotCode Google Code site]. Run the installer (a standard Windows installer package) to install the Eggbot extensions. The installer has been tested to work from XP through Win7. | ||
+ | :* This driver is necessary for Windows to recognize the Eggbot USB device. | ||
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− | + | = Linux = | |
− | + | The Eggbot extension for Inkscape has been developed and tested extensively under Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx). We expect it to work equally well in other distributions where Inkscape is known to work. | |
− | + | Ubuntu install instructions: | |
+ | * Use the Ubuntu Software Center to install Inkscape 0.47 or newer (0.48 or newer is recommended.) | ||
+ | * Launch Inkscape from the Applications menu, and then quit it. | ||
+ | * Download the latest Inkscape extension .ZIP file from the downloads section of this site. | ||
+ | * From the "Places" menu, open your Home Folder. | ||
+ | * From the "View" menu select "Show hidden files" -- the .config folder should be visible. | ||
+ | * Place the contents of the ZIP archive inside .config/inkscape/extensions/ | ||
+ | * Quit and restart Inkscape. |