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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/2010/the-egg-bot-kit/ Announcement article] for the first EggBot kit at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories |
| − | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ | + | * [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 == | |
| − | * Part I: Assembly guide. Two versions are available: | + | |
| − | :: (A) Single-file PDF version: [ | + | * Part I: Assembly guide for Basic and Deluxe EggBot kits. Two versions are available: |
| − | :: (B) Page-by-page online version: [ | + | :: (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.]]) |
| + | :: (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]] | ||
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| + | == Other EggBot Models == | ||
| − | * The [[ | + | * The [[Ostrich Eggbot Kit]] — an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects |
| + | * The [[EggBot Pro]] — a refined EggBot with a machined aluminum chassis | ||
| + | * EggBot [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/767 Model Comparison Guide] | ||
== Tutorials == | == Tutorials == | ||
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'''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. | ||
| + | * [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins | ||
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* [[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]] | * [[Pen choices]] | ||
* [[Spherical_media|What to print on]] | * [[Spherical_media|What to print on]] | ||
| − | * [[Eggbot Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] | + | |
| + | '''Troubleshooting and improving precision''' | ||
| + | * [[Eggbot Troubleshooting|General Troubleshooting]] | ||
| + | * [[Eggbot_Quality_Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting print quality issues]] | ||
| + | * [[Improving precision]] | ||
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| + | '''Designing for Eggbot''' | ||
| + | * Methods of [[creating filled regions]] | ||
| + | * [[TSP art]], a technique for drawing likenesses of photographic images, based upon the Travelling Salesman Problem | ||
| + | * [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape | ||
| + | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey Hershey Text] Inkscape extension for drawing single-stroke text | ||
| + | * Some [[hints on optimization]] | ||
| + | * [[Text for Eggbot]] | ||
| + | * [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]] | ||
'''Software''' | '''Software''' | ||
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* [[Eggbot software release notes]] | * [[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] | * [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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| + | '''Example files''' | ||
| + | * 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]. | ||
| + | * 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 [[Kistka|Egg-Bot Electro-Kistka]], a hot wax pen for traditional wax-resist and dye egg decorating. | ||
'''Hardware''' | '''Hardware''' | ||
* [[Hardware reference design]] | * [[Hardware reference design]] | ||
* [[Updating EBB firmware]] | * [[Updating EBB firmware]] | ||
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'''More''' | '''More''' | ||
* [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods | * [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods | ||
| + | * Running Eggbot from a [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Embed-a-Raspberry-Pi-into-your-eggbot/ Raspberry Pi] | ||
| + | * [http://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Blowing_Eggs Blowing Eggs] | ||
| + | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments/ Working with glass ornaments] | ||
* [[Help wanted]] | * [[Help wanted]] | ||
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== 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://groups.google.com/group/eggbotuser Eggbot-user] Mailing list (Please sign up!) | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.evilmadscientist.com/forums/forum/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 [https://web.archive.org/web/20130918071204/http://www2.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Archived Forum], with older discussions |
| + | * [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 | ||
| − | + | * [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 | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot/ GitHub Project], where Eggbot software is hosted |
| − | * [ | + | * [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 19:08, 25 May 2018
This page is the central documentation site for The Original Egg-Bot kit from Evil Mad Scientist.
Contents
The Original Egg-Bot Kit
Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:
- Announcement article for the first EggBot kit at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
- EggBot Product directory at Evil Mad Scientist shop
- egg-bot.com, the official site, featuring the Eggbot FAQ
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, an 18 MB PDF document. (Trouble Viewing? Please click here.)
- (B) Page-by-page online version: Available here.
- Part II: Installing software
- Part III: Making your first plot
Other EggBot Models
- The Ostrich Eggbot Kit — an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects
- The EggBot Pro — a refined EggBot with a machined aluminum chassis
- EggBot Model Comparison Guide
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:
- FLOSS Inkscape Manual, from the makers of free manuals for free software
- The unofficial manual, "Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program"
- Inkscape Documentation, at Inkscape.org, with links to official and unofficial tutorials and manuals
- A quick guide to Inkscape, from microugly, featuring hints for Illustrator users.
- Inkscape Extension Gallery Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins
Advanced topics and tips
General Usage
- Framing and pen centering, tips for getting your drawings placed just right on your eggs
- The Eggbot coordinate system
- Pen choices
- What to print on
Troubleshooting and improving precision
Designing for Eggbot
- Methods of creating filled regions
- TSP art, a technique for drawing likenesses of photographic images, based upon the Travelling Salesman Problem
- Tracing images in Inkscape
- Hershey Text Inkscape extension for drawing single-stroke text
- Some hints on optimization
- Text for Eggbot
- StippleGen stippling software
Software
- The Eggbot extensions, a detailed guide to the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape
- Eggbot software release notes
- Japanese resource for EggBot Extensions by MakiYoshida on Thingiverse
Example files
- Our main example set (including holiday ornament designs) is available from the EggBot Releases page.
- You can also find many EggBot examples posted on Thingiverse.
Special attachments for EggBot
- The Diamond Engraving Tool for Eggbot, capable of engraving hard materials including glass and stone.
- The Egg-Bot Electro-Kistka, a hot wax pen for traditional wax-resist and dye egg decorating.
Hardware
More
- Hacks: Some ideas for Eggbot mods
- Running Eggbot from a Raspberry Pi
- Blowing Eggs
- Working with glass ornaments
- Help wanted
Support Resources
Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:
- Eggbot-user Mailing list (Please sign up!)
- Eggbot Forum at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
- See also Archived Forum, with older discussions
- Eggers EggBot Group on Facebook
- Eggbot Flickr Group where you can share photos of your Eggbot and your Egg-Plots
- Eggbot @ Thingiverse where you can share Eggbot-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art
- EggBot Art Gallery on Facebook, place to show off your EggBot art
Additional support resources:
- EBB page, about the EiBotBoard that powers the Eggbot
- GitHub Project, where Eggbot software is hosted
- Software Issues List @ GitHub, if you have a bug to report
