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This page is the central documentation site for '''The Original Egg-Bot kit''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist]. | This page is the central documentation site for '''The Original Egg-Bot kit''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist]. | ||
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'''Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:''' | '''Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:''' | ||
− | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/ | + | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/eggbot Announcement article] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories |
− | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ | + | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/tinykitlist/171-egg-bot Product page] at Evil Mad Scientist shop |
* [http://www.egg-bot.com/ egg-bot.com], the official site, featuring the Eggbot [http://egg-bot.com/index.php?page=FAQ FAQ] | * [http://www.egg-bot.com/ egg-bot.com], the official site, featuring the Eggbot [http://egg-bot.com/index.php?page=FAQ FAQ] | ||
− | + | '''Getting started with Eggbot: Essential documentation''' | |
− | + | * Part I: Assembly guide. Two versions are available: | |
− | * Part I: Assembly guide | + | :: (A) Single-file PDF version: [http://shop.emscdn.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_assy_21b.pdf Available here], a 27 MB PDF document (Trouble Viewing? [[Downloading_PDFs|Please click here.]]) |
− | :: (A) Single-file PDF version: [ | + | :: (B) Page-by-page online version: [http://shop.emscdn.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_html_21b_2/index.html Available here]. |
− | :: (B) Page-by-page online version: [ | ||
* Part II: [[Installing software]] | * Part II: [[Installing software]] | ||
* Part III: [[Making your first plot]] | * Part III: [[Making your first plot]] | ||
+ | == Ostrich Egg-Bot Kit == | ||
+ | * The [[Ostrich Eggbot Kit]] -- an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects | ||
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+ | == Tutorials == | ||
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'''Basic-level tutorial:''' | '''Basic-level tutorial:''' | ||
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'''Getting started with Inkscape:''' | '''Getting started with Inkscape:''' | ||
+ | * [http://en.flossmanuals.net/Inkscape/ FLOSS Inkscape Manual], from the makers of free manuals for free software | ||
* [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/index.html The unofficial manual], "Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program" | * [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/index.html The unofficial manual], "Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program" | ||
+ | * [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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== Advanced topics and tips == | == Advanced topics and tips == | ||
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'''General Usage''' | '''General Usage''' | ||
* [[Framing and Pen Centering|Framing and pen centering]], tips for getting your drawings placed just right on your eggs | * [[Framing and Pen Centering|Framing and pen centering]], tips for getting your drawings placed just right on your eggs | ||
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* [[Text for Eggbot]] | * [[Text for Eggbot]] | ||
* [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]] | * [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]] | ||
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+ | '''Software''' | ||
+ | * [[The Eggbot Extensions|The Eggbot extensions]], a detailed guide to the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape | ||
+ | * [[Eggbot software release notes]] | ||
+ | * [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7290 Japanese resource for EggBot Extensions] by [http://www.thingiverse.com/MakiYoshida MakiYoshida] on [http://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse] | ||
'''Example files''' | '''Example files''' | ||
− | * | + | * [https://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/list?can=2&q=example& Example Eggbot Files]], on the Eggbot Google Code site. |
− | + | * [http://evilmadscientist.s3.amazonaws.com/source/eggbot/EggbotHolidaySuperPak_v1.zip Holiday Ornament Designs] (2.2 MB .zip file) from the [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments/ Evil Mad Scientist blog] | |
'''Special attachments for EggBot''' | '''Special attachments for EggBot''' | ||
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* [http://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Blowing_Eggs Blowing Eggs] | * [http://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Blowing_Eggs Blowing Eggs] | ||
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments/ Working with glass ornaments] | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments/ Working with glass ornaments] | ||
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* [[Help wanted]] | * [[Help wanted]] | ||
== Support Resources == | == Support Resources == | ||
'''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:''' | '''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:''' | ||
− | + | * [http://groups.google.com/group/eggbotuser Eggbot-user] Mailing list (Please sign up!) | |
− | + | * [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/egg-bot Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories | |
− | * [http://groups.google.com/group/eggbotuser Eggbot-user] Mailing list | + | * See also [http://www2.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Archived Forum], with older discussions |
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− | * See also [ | ||
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* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/1503628@N24/ Eggbot Flickr Group] where you can share photos of your Eggbot and your Egg-Plots | * [http://www.flickr.com/groups/1503628@N24/ Eggbot Flickr Group] where you can share photos of your Eggbot and your Egg-Plots | ||
* [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:Eggbot Eggbot @ Thingiverse] where you can share Eggbot-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art | * [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:Eggbot Eggbot @ Thingiverse] where you can share Eggbot-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art | ||
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'''Additional support resources:''' | '''Additional support resources:''' | ||
* [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] page, about the EiBotBoard that powers the Eggbot | * [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] page, about the EiBotBoard that powers the Eggbot | ||
− | * [ | + | * [http://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/ Google Code Project, EggBotCode], where Eggbot software is hosted |
− | * [ | + | * [http://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/issues/list Software Issues List @ EggBotCode], if you have a bug to report |
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