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This page is the central site for documentation of The Original Egg-Bot kit.  
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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].
  
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== The Original Egg-Bot Kit ==
  
 
'''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://evilmadscience.com/tinykitlist/171-egg-bot Product page] at evilmadscience.com
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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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:: (A) Single-file PDF version: [http://cdn2.evilmadscience.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_assy_current.pdf Available here], a 9.3 MB PDF document    (Trouble Viewing? [[Downloading_PDFs|Please click here.]])
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* Part I: Assembly guide for Basic and Deluxe EggBot kits.  Two versions are available:
:: (B) Page-by-page online version:  [http://cdn2.evilmadscience.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_html/index.html Available here].
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:: (A) Single-file PDF version: [https://cdn.evilmadscientist.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/assembly_22.pdf Available here], an 18 MB PDF document.     (Trouble Viewing? [[Downloading_PDFs|Please click here.]])
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:: (B) Page-by-page online version:  [https://cdn.evilmadscientist.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_html_22/index.html Available here].
 
* Part II: [[Installing software]]  
 
* Part II: [[Installing software]]  
 
* Part III: [[Making your first plot]]
 
* Part III: [[Making your first plot]]
  
  
'''Additional basic-level tutorials:'''
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== Other EggBot Models ==
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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]
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== Tutorials ==
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'''Basic-level tutorial:'''
 
* [[Drawing a smiley face]], a detailed example, making a simple drawing in Inkscape and formatting it for the Eggbot
 
* [[Drawing a smiley face]], a detailed example, making a simple drawing in Inkscape and formatting it for the Eggbot
  
  
 
'''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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* [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins
  
  
'''Advanced topics and tips:'''
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== Advanced topics and tips ==
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'''Software'''
 
* [[The Eggbot Extensions|The Eggbot extensions]], a detailed guide to the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape
 
* [[The Eggbot Extensions|The Eggbot extensions]], a detailed guide to the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape
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'''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
 
* [[The Eggbot coordinate system]]
 
* [[The Eggbot coordinate system]]
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* [[Pen choices]]
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* [[Spherical_media|What to print on]]
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'''Troubleshooting and improving precision'''
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* [[Eggbot Troubleshooting|General Troubleshooting]]
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* [[Eggbot_Quality_Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting print quality issues]]
 
* [[Improving precision]]
 
* [[Improving precision]]
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'''Designing for Eggbot'''
 
* Methods of [[creating filled regions]]
 
* Methods of [[creating filled regions]]
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey Hershey Text] Inkscape extension for drawing single-stroke text
 
 
* [[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
* [[Pen choices]]
 
* [[Spherical media]]
 
* [[Blowing Eggs]]
 
* Plotting on [[plastic eggs]]
 
* Plotting on [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/pumpkinbot pumpkins]
 
 
* [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape
 
* [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey Hershey Text] Inkscape extension for drawing single-stroke text
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* Some [[hints on optimization]]
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* [[Text for Eggbot]]
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* [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]]
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'''Example files'''
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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].
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* You can also find many EggBot examples posted [http://www.thingiverse.com/oskay/collections/eggbot-graphics on Thingiverse].
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'''Special attachments for EggBot'''
 
* The [[Engraver|Diamond Engraving Tool for Eggbot]], capable of engraving hard materials including glass and stone.
 
* The [[Engraver|Diamond Engraving Tool for Eggbot]], capable of engraving hard materials including glass and stone.
* The [[Ostrich Eggbot Kit]] -- an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects
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* The [[Kistka|Egg-Bot Electro-Kistka]], a hot wax pen for traditional wax-resist and dye egg decorating.
* [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7290 Japanese resource for EggBot Extensions] by [http://www.thingiverse.com/MakiYoshida MakiYoshida] on [http://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]
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'''Hardware'''
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* [[Hardware reference design]]
 
* [[Updating EBB firmware]]
 
* [[Updating EBB firmware]]
* [[Hardware reference design]]
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'''More'''
 
* [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods
 
* [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods
* Some [[hints on optimization]]
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* Running Eggbot from a [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Embed-a-Raspberry-Pi-into-your-eggbot/ Raspberry Pi]
* [[Eggbot software release notes]]
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* [http://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Blowing_Eggs Blowing Eggs]
* [[Eggbot Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments/ Working with glass ornaments]
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* [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7290 Japanese resource for EggBot Extensions] by [http://www.thingiverse.com/MakiYoshida MakiYoshida] on [http://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]
 
* [[Help wanted]]
 
* [[Help wanted]]
  
 
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== 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!)
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* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/contact Contact Form] at Evil Mad Scientist for all queries, including customer service and spare parts.
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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* [https://discord.gg/axhTzmr Discord channel] -- a chat forum for technical support.
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* [http://groups.google.com/group/eggbotuser Eggbot-user] Mailing list  
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* [https://www.evilmadscientist.com/forums/forum/egg-bot/ Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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* See also [https://web.archive.org/web/20130918071204/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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==Translations==
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===Japanese (日本語)===
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* [[Egg-Bot (日本語トップページ)]] ([[Egg-Bot|英語ページ]])

Latest revision as of 19:07, 21 March 2021

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


The Original Egg-Bot Kit[edit]

Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:


Getting started with Eggbot: Essential documentation[edit]

  • Part I: Assembly guide for Basic and Deluxe EggBot kits. Two versions are available:
(A) Single-file PDF version: Available here, an 18 MB PDF document. (Trouble Viewing? Please click here.)
(B) Page-by-page online version: Available here.



Other EggBot Models[edit]


Tutorials[edit]

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[edit]

Software

General Usage

Troubleshooting and improving precision

Designing for Eggbot

Example files

Special attachments for EggBot

Hardware

More

Support Resources[edit]

Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:

Additional support resources:

Translations[edit]

Japanese (日本語)[edit]