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This page is the central documentation site for '''AxiDraw''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist]. | This page is the central documentation site for '''AxiDraw''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist]. | ||
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== Introduction to the AxiDraw == | == Introduction to the AxiDraw == | ||
| − | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw | + | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw] at Evil Mad Scientist shop |
| − | + | * [http://www.axidraw.com axidraw.com], the official site. | |
| − | * [http://www.axidraw.com axidraw.com], the official site | ||
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement article about AxiDraw (V2) at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement article about AxiDraw (V2) at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories | ||
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw-v3/ Introducing Axidraw V3]: Announcement about AxiDraw V3 at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw-v3/ Introducing Axidraw V3]: Announcement about AxiDraw V3 at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories | ||
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== Getting started with AxiDraw: Essential documentation == | == Getting started with AxiDraw: Essential documentation == | ||
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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 | + | * [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://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Inkscape_for_Adobe_Illustrator_users Inkscape for Adobe Illustrator users] | * [http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Inkscape_for_Adobe_Illustrator_users Inkscape for Adobe Illustrator users] | ||
| + | * [https://inkscape.org/da/learn/faq/ Inkscape FAQ] with many answers about common questions. | ||
* [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins | * [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins | ||
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== Advanced topics and tips == | == Advanced topics and tips == | ||
'''General Usage''' | '''General Usage''' | ||
* [[Pens_for_AxiDraw|Pen choices for AxiDraw]] | * [[Pens_for_AxiDraw|Pen choices for AxiDraw]] | ||
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* [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/File-Import.html Import formats] that Inkscape accepts, from the Inkscape Manual | * [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/File-Import.html Import formats] that Inkscape accepts, from the Inkscape Manual | ||
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'''Typography and Handwriting-like fonts''' | '''Typography and Handwriting-like fonts''' | ||
| − | * [[Hershey_Text|Hershey Text]], Inkscape extension | + | * [[Hershey_Text|Hershey Text]], Inkscape extension (included with Inkscape) for drawing single-stroke text. Also includes links to many handwriting-like fonts. |
| − | + | * Make a free font based on your handwriting at [http://www.myscriptfont.com/about.html myscriptfont.com] or [http://www.paintfont.com/ paintfont.com] | |
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* [http://imajeenyus.com/computer/20150110_single_line_fonts/index.shtml A compendium of information] about single stroke fonts | * [http://imajeenyus.com/computer/20150110_single_line_fonts/index.shtml A compendium of information] about single stroke fonts | ||
* 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] | * 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] | ||
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* [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]] | * [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]] | ||
* [[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 | ||
| + | * [http://online.rapidresizer.com/tracer.php RapidResizer Tracer] - A free online tool that can trace the centerline of drawings or signatures. | ||
* [https://willowsystems.github.io/jSignature/#/demo/ jSignature] - A tool to capture your signature as you sign it. | * [https://willowsystems.github.io/jSignature/#/demo/ jSignature] - A tool to capture your signature as you sign it. | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [http://wiki.colivre.net/Aurium/InkscapeGenerator Inkscape Generator] - An extension to auto-replace text in your document with data from a CSV file |
* [[AxiDraw_Layer_Control|AxiDraw Layer Control]]: How to specify different pen-down height and printing speed in each layer of your artwork. | * [[AxiDraw_Layer_Control|AxiDraw Layer Control]]: How to specify different pen-down height and printing speed in each layer of your artwork. | ||
* [[Capturing_Handwriting|Capturing Handwriting]]: How to use a graphics tablet or tablet to input handwritten text. | * [[Capturing_Handwriting|Capturing Handwriting]]: How to use a graphics tablet or tablet to input handwritten text. | ||
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'''Software''' | '''Software''' | ||
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'''Hardware''' | '''Hardware''' | ||
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* [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the AxiDraw | * [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the AxiDraw | ||
| − | * [[Updating EBB firmware | + | * [[Updating EBB firmware]] |
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== For Developers == | == For Developers == | ||
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/ GitHub Project], where AxiDraw software is hosted | * [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/ GitHub Project], where AxiDraw software is hosted | ||
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* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing]: Examples for driving the AxiDraw from within Processing | * [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing]: Examples for driving the AxiDraw from within Processing | ||
* [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint robopaint] repository at github. RoboPaint is a stand-alone, Javascript-based application for driving art robots. | * [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint robopaint] repository at github. RoboPaint is a stand-alone, Javascript-based application for driving art robots. | ||
* The [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/API.md "CNCserver" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint. | * The [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/API.md "CNCserver" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint. | ||
* The higher-level [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint-mode-remote/blob/master/API.md "RoboPaint" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint. | * The higher-level [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint-mode-remote/blob/master/API.md "RoboPaint" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint. | ||
| − | * | + | * [http://evil-mad.github.io/EggBot/ebb.html EBB Commands] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the AxiDraw |
| + | * 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. | ||
==== Third-party software to drive AxiDraw: ==== | ==== Third-party software to drive AxiDraw: ==== | ||
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* [https://github.com/storborg/axibot AxiBot] - Headless control software for the AxiDraw | * [https://github.com/storborg/axibot AxiBot] - Headless control software for the AxiDraw | ||
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* [https://github.com/inconvergent/axidraw-xy AxiDraw-xy] Python code for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API | * [https://github.com/inconvergent/axidraw-xy AxiDraw-xy] Python code for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API | ||
* [https://github.com/koblin/AxiDrawProcessing2 AxiDrawProcessing2] - Simple demo of control from within Processing | * [https://github.com/koblin/AxiDrawProcessing2 AxiDrawProcessing2] - Simple demo of control from within Processing | ||
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* [https://bitbucket.org/brendandawes/axidrawbasic AxiDraw and Processing Example] - for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API | * [https://bitbucket.org/brendandawes/axidrawbasic AxiDraw and Processing Example] - for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API | ||
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* [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. | * [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. | ||
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== Support Resources == | == Support Resources == | ||
'''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:''' | '''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:''' | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/axidraw Support Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories |
| − | + | * [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:AxiDraw AxiDraw @ Thingiverse] where you can share AxiDraw-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art | |
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| − | * [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:AxiDraw AxiDraw | ||
'''Additional support resources:''' | '''Additional support resources:''' | ||
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* [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/issues Software Issues List @ GitHub], if you have a software bug to report | * [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/issues Software Issues List @ GitHub], if you have a software bug to report | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/contact Contact Form] at Evil Mad Scientist for all other queries, including customer service and spare parts. |
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