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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/article.php/eggbot Announcement article] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2010/the-egg-bot-kit/ Announcement article] for the first EggBot kit at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/tinykitlist/171-egg-bot Product page] at Evil Mad Scientist shop
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* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/component/content/article/199 EggBot Product directory] 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'''
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== Getting started with Eggbot: Essential documentation ==
* Part I: Assembly guide.  Two versions are available:
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* Part I: Assembly guide for Basic and Deluxe EggBot kits.  Two versions are available:
 
:: (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: [http://shop.emscdn.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_assy_21b.pdf Available here],  a 27 MB PDF document    (Trouble Viewing? [[Downloading_PDFs|Please click here.]])
 
:: (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:  [http://shop.emscdn.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_html_21b_2/index.html Available here].
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== Ostrich Egg-Bot Kit ==
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== Other EggBot Models ==
  
* The [[Ostrich Eggbot Kit]] -- an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects
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* The [[Ostrich Eggbot Kit]] — an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects
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* The [[EggBot Pro]] — a refined EggBot with a machined aluminum chassis
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* EggBot [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/767 Model Comparison Guide]
  
  
 
== Tutorials ==
 
== Tutorials ==
 
  
 
'''Basic-level tutorial:'''
 
'''Basic-level tutorial:'''
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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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* [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins
  
  
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'''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.
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* Our main example set (including [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments/ holiday ornament designs]) is available from the [https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot/releases/latest EggBot Releases page].
* [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]
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* You can also find many EggBot examples posted [http://www.thingiverse.com/oskay/collections/eggbot-graphics on Thingiverse].
  
 
'''Special attachments for EggBot'''
 
'''Special attachments for EggBot'''
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* [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/egg-bot Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
 
* [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/egg-bot Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
 
* See also [http://www2.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Archived Forum], with older discussions
 
* See also [http://www2.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Archived Forum], with older discussions
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/312464212142246/ Eggers EggBot Group] on Facebook
 
* [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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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/886835614773164/ EggBot Art Gallery] on Facebook, place to show off your EggBot 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
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* [https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot/ GitHub Project], 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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* [https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot/issues Software Issues List @ GitHub], if you have a bug to report
 
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Revision as of 13:03, 14 March 2017

This page is the central documentation site for The Original Egg-Bot kit from Evil Mad Scientist.


The Original Egg-Bot Kit

Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:


Getting started with Eggbot: Essential documentation

  • Part I: Assembly guide for Basic and Deluxe EggBot kits. Two versions are available:
(A) Single-file PDF version: Available here, a 27 MB PDF document (Trouble Viewing? Please click here.)
(B) Page-by-page online version: Available here.


Other EggBot Models


Tutorials

Basic-level tutorial:

  • Drawing a smiley face, a detailed example, making a simple drawing in Inkscape and formatting it for the Eggbot


Getting started with Inkscape:


Advanced topics and tips

General Usage

Troubleshooting and improving precision

Designing for Eggbot

Software

Example files

Special attachments for EggBot

Hardware

More

Support Resources

Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:

Additional support resources: