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This page is the central documentation site for '''AxiDraw''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist]. <br />
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== Introduction to the AxiDraw ==<br />
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* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw V3] at Evil Mad Scientist shop<br />
* [https://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/902 Index of AxiDraw models and Accessories] at Evil Mad Scientist shop<br />
* [http://www.axidraw.com axidraw.com], the official site<br />
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement article about AxiDraw (V2) at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories<br />
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw-v3/ Introducing Axidraw V3]: Announcement about AxiDraw V3 at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories<br />
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== Getting started with AxiDraw: Essential documentation ==<br />
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* AxiDraw [[AxiDraw_User_Guide|User Guide]]<br />
* AxiDraw [[Axidraw_Software_Installation|Software installation]]<br />
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== Tutorials ==<br />
<br />
'''Getting started with Inkscape:'''<br />
* [https://inkscape-manuals.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Inkscape Beginners Guide]<br />
* [http://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/ A quick guide to Inkscape], from microugly, featuring hints for Illustrator users.<br />
* [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/index.html The unofficial manual], "Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program"<br />
* [http://write.flossmanuals.net/inkscape/about-inkscape/ FLOSS Inkscape Manual], from the makers of free manuals for free software<br />
* [https://inkscape.org/learn/ Inkscape Documentation], at Inkscape.org, with links to official and unofficial tutorials and manuals<br />
* [http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Inkscape_for_Adobe_Illustrator_users Inkscape for Adobe Illustrator users]<br />
* [https://inkscape.org/da/learn/faq/ Inkscape FAQ] with many answers about common questions.<br />
* [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins<br />
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<br />
== Advanced topics and tips ==<br />
'''General Usage'''<br />
* [[Pens_for_AxiDraw|Pen choices for AxiDraw]]<br />
* [[Multicolor_Plot_Tips|Multi-color plot tips]]: Suggestions for improving precision of multi-pen plots<br />
* [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/File-Import.html Import formats] that Inkscape accepts, from the Inkscape Manual<br />
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'''Typography and Handwriting-like fonts'''<br />
* [[Hershey_Text|Hershey Text]], Inkscape extension, included with AxiDraw software, for drawing single-stroke text.<br />
* Make a free (outline) font based on your handwriting at [https://www.calligraphr.com/en/ calligraphr.com]<br />
* [http://imajeenyus.com/computer/20150110_single_line_fonts/index.shtml A compendium of information] about single stroke fonts<br />
* 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]<br />
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<br />
'''Advanced design topics'''<br />
* [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape<br />
* [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]]<br />
* [[TSP art]], a technique for drawing likenesses of photographic images, based upon the Travelling Salesman Problem<br />
* [http://online.rapidresizer.com/tracer.php RapidResizer Tracer] - A free online tool that can trace the centerline of drawings or signatures.<br />
* [https://willowsystems.github.io/jSignature/#/demo/ jSignature] - A tool to capture your signature as you sign it.<br />
* [http://wiki.colivre.net/Aurium/InkscapeGenerator Inkscape Generator] - An extension to auto-replace text in your document with data from a CSV file<br />
* [[AxiDraw_Layer_Control|AxiDraw Layer Control]]: How to specify different pen-down height and printing speed in each layer of your artwork.<br />
* [[Capturing_Handwriting|Capturing Handwriting]]: How to use a graphics tablet or tablet to input handwritten text.<br />
* [https://www.generativehut.com/post/tutorial-cinema4d-for-generative-art Generative Hut Cinema4D tutorial] - A step by step tutorial on how to use Cinema4D to plot with the Axidraw.<br />
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'''Software'''<br />
* [[RoboPaint_for_AxiDraw|Using AxiDraw with RoboPaint]]<br />
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'''Example files'''<br />
* [[Axidraw_Examples|AxiDraw basic example set]]<br />
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<br />
'''Hardware'''<br />
* [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the AxiDraw<br />
* [[Updating EBB firmware|Updating the AxiDraw "EBB" Firmware]]<br />
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== For Developers ==<br />
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/ GitHub Project], where AxiDraw software is hosted<br />
* "Stand-alone" [https://axidraw.com/doc/cli_api/ CLI] version of the AxiDraw software, for command-line or shell use<br />
* [https://axidraw.com/doc/py_api/ AxiDraw Python API] for plotting files and XY movement commands<br />
* [http://evil-mad.github.io/EggBot/ebb.html EBB Command] documentation, for direct control of the EiBotBoard control board that powers the AxiDraw<br />
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing]: Examples for driving the AxiDraw from within Processing<br />
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint robopaint] repository at github. RoboPaint is a stand-alone, Javascript-based application for driving art robots.<br />
* The [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/API.md "CNCserver" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.<br />
* The higher-level [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint-mode-remote/blob/master/API.md "RoboPaint" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.<br />
* The simplified [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/scratch/SCRATCH.API.md "Scratch" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.<br />
<br />
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==== Third-party software to drive AxiDraw: ====<br />
* [https://github.com/ralphcrutzen/AxiTurtle AxiTurtle]: Turtle graphics control of AxiDraw in Processing, based on [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing].<br />
* [https://github.com/storborg/axibot AxiBot] - Headless control software for the AxiDraw<br />
* [https://github.com/ubilabs/axidraw AxiDrawJS] - High-level javascript based control system for AxiDraw, [https://ubilabs.net/en/news/axidraw-drawing-robot-pen-plotter-javascript-application from Ubilabs]<br />
* [https://github.com/inconvergent/axidraw-xy AxiDraw-xy] Python code for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API<br />
* [https://github.com/koblin/AxiDrawProcessing2 AxiDrawProcessing2] - Simple demo of control from within Processing <br />
* [https://github.com/ertdfgcvb/Genau Genau] A Processing boilerplate for AxiDraw<br />
* [https://github.com/matthewalangreen/kinect-axidraw kinect-axidraw], for driving the AxiDraw with Kinect and Processing.<br />
* [https://bitbucket.org/brendandawes/axidrawbasic AxiDraw and Processing Example] - for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API<br />
* [https://github.com/chrsmlls333/AxidrawProcessingClient "Axidraw Processing Client"] a Processing based driver for AxiDraw that takes G-code <br />
* [https://github.com/fogleman/axi axi]: Unofficial Python library for working with the AxiDraw<br />
* [https://lurkertech.com/axiserver/ AxiServer] API based on axi<br />
* [https://github.com/nornagon/saxi saxi]: Unofficial Scala library + UI for working with the AxiDraw<br />
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==== Generative artwork and additional resources of interest to developers ====<br />
* [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.<br />
* [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.<br />
* [https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1 Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms] explores JavaScript workflow with AxiDraw and generative art.<br />
* [https://turtletoy.net TurtleToy] -- Turtle art creation with SVG output<br />
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== Support Resources ==<br />
'''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:'''<br />
* [https://www.evilmadscientist.com/forums/forum/axidraw/ Support Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories<br />
* New [https://discord.gg/axhTzmr Discord channel] -- a chat forum for technical support.<br />
* [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:AxiDraw AxiDraw @ Thingiverse] where you can share AxiDraw-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art<br />
<br />
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'''Additional support resources:'''<br />
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/issues Software Issues List @ GitHub], if you have a software bug to report<br />
* [https://axidraw.com/legacy.html Legacy AxiDraw support]: For Pre-2016 AxiDraw models with white plastic chassis<br />
* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/contact Contact Form] at Evil Mad Scientist for all other queries, including customer service and spare parts. <br />
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==Translations==<br />
===Japanese (日本語)===<br />
* [[AxiDraw (日本語トップページ)]] ([[AxiDraw|英語ページ]])</div>73.92.226.35https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/index.php?title=AxiDraw&diff=2989AxiDraw2018-06-01T15:58:31Z<p>73.92.226.35: Fix calligraphr link</p>
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<div><img src="https://cdn.evilmadscientist.com/wiki/axidraw/wikigraphics/header_logo_v3b.png" width="596" height="53" style="padding:10px;"><br />
<br />
This page is the central documentation site for '''AxiDraw''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist]. <br />
<br />
<br />
== Introduction to the AxiDraw ==<br />
<br />
* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw] at Evil Mad Scientist shop<br />
* [http://www.axidraw.com axidraw.com], the official site.<br />
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement article about AxiDraw (V2) at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories<br />
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw-v3/ Introducing Axidraw V3]: Announcement about AxiDraw V3 at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories<br />
<br />
<br />
== Getting started with AxiDraw: Essential documentation ==<br />
<br />
* AxiDraw [[AxiDraw_User_Guide|User Guide]]<br />
* AxiDraw [[Axidraw_Software_Installation|Software installation]]<br />
<br />
<br />
== Tutorials ==<br />
<br />
'''Getting started with Inkscape:'''<br />
* [http://en.flossmanuals.net/Inkscape/ FLOSS Inkscape Manual], from the makers of free manuals for free software<br />
* [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/index.html The unofficial manual], "Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program"<br />
* [http://inkscape.org/doc/index.php Inkscape Documentation], at Inkscape.org, with links to official and unofficial tutorials and manuals<br />
* [http://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/ A quick guide to Inkscape], from microugly, featuring hints for Illustrator users.<br />
* [http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Inkscape_for_Adobe_Illustrator_users Inkscape for Adobe Illustrator users]<br />
* [https://inkscape.org/da/learn/faq/ Inkscape FAQ] with many answers about common questions.<br />
* [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins<br />
<br />
<br />
== Advanced topics and tips ==<br />
'''General Usage'''<br />
* [[Pens_for_AxiDraw|Pen choices for AxiDraw]]<br />
* [[Multicolor_Plot_Tips|Multi-color plot tips]]: Suggestions for improving precision of multi-pen plots<br />
* [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/File-Import.html Import formats] that Inkscape accepts, from the Inkscape Manual<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Typography and Handwriting-like fonts'''<br />
* [[Hershey_Text|Hershey Text]], Inkscape extension (included with Inkscape) for drawing single-stroke text. Also includes links to many handwriting-like fonts.<br />
* Make a free (outline) font based on your handwriting at [https://www.calligraphr.com/en/]<br />
* [http://imajeenyus.com/computer/20150110_single_line_fonts/index.shtml A compendium of information] about single stroke fonts<br />
* 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]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advanced design topics'''<br />
* [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape<br />
* [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]]<br />
* [[TSP art]], a technique for drawing likenesses of photographic images, based upon the Travelling Salesman Problem<br />
* [http://online.rapidresizer.com/tracer.php RapidResizer Tracer] - A free online tool that can trace the centerline of drawings or signatures.<br />
* [https://willowsystems.github.io/jSignature/#/demo/ jSignature] - A tool to capture your signature as you sign it.<br />
* [http://wiki.colivre.net/Aurium/InkscapeGenerator Inkscape Generator] - An extension to auto-replace text in your document with data from a CSV file<br />
* [[AxiDraw_Layer_Control|AxiDraw Layer Control]]: How to specify different pen-down height and printing speed in each layer of your artwork.<br />
* [[Capturing_Handwriting|Capturing Handwriting]]: How to use a graphics tablet or tablet to input handwritten text.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Software'''<br />
* [[RoboPaint_for_AxiDraw|Using AxiDraw with RoboPaint]]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Example files'''<br />
* [[Axidraw_Examples|AxiDraw basic example set]]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Hardware'''<br />
* [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the AxiDraw<br />
* [[Updating EBB firmware]]<br />
<br />
<br />
== For Developers ==<br />
* [http://evil-mad.github.io/EggBot/ebb.html EBB Command] documentation, for direct control of the EiBotBoard control board that powers the AxiDraw<br />
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/ GitHub Project], where AxiDraw software is hosted<br />
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing]: Examples for driving the AxiDraw from within Processing<br />
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint robopaint] repository at github. RoboPaint is a stand-alone, Javascript-based application for driving art robots.<br />
* The [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/API.md "CNCserver" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.<br />
* The higher-level [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint-mode-remote/blob/master/API.md "RoboPaint" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.<br />
* The simplified [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/scratch/SCRATCH.API.md "Scratch" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.<br />
* 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.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Third-party software to drive AxiDraw: ====<br />
* [https://github.com/ralphcrutzen/AxiTurtle AxiTurtle]: Turtle graphics control of AxiDraw in Processing, based on [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing].<br />
* [https://github.com/storborg/axibot AxiBot] - Headless control software for the AxiDraw<br />
* [https://github.com/inconvergent/axidraw-xy AxiDraw-xy] Python code for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API<br />
* [https://github.com/koblin/AxiDrawProcessing2 AxiDrawProcessing2] - Simple demo of control from within Processing <br />
* [https://github.com/ertdfgcvb/Genau Genau] A Processing boilerplate for AxiDraw<br />
* [https://bitbucket.org/brendandawes/axidrawbasic AxiDraw and Processing Example] - for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API<br />
* [https://github.com/chrsmlls333/AxidrawProcessingClient "Axidraw Processing Client"] a Processing based driver for AxiDraw that takes G-code <br />
<br />
<br />
==== Additional resources of interest to developers ====<br />
* [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.<br />
* [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.<br />
* [https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1 Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms] explores JavaScript workflow with AxiDraw and generative art.<br />
<br />
<div id="support"><br />
<br />
== Support Resources ==<br />
'''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:'''<br />
* [https://www.evilmadscientist.com/forums/forum/axidraw/ Support Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories<br />
* [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:AxiDraw AxiDraw @ Thingiverse] where you can share AxiDraw-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Additional support resources:'''<br />
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/issues Software Issues List @ GitHub], if you have a software bug to report<br />
* [https://axidraw.com/legacy.html Legacy AxiDraw support]: For Pre-2016 AxiDraw models with white plastic chassis<br />
* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/contact Contact Form] at Evil Mad Scientist for all other queries, including customer service and spare parts. <br />
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