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* [[Spherical_media|What to print on]] | * [[Spherical_media|What to print on]] | ||
* [[Eggbot Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] | * [[Eggbot Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] | ||
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| + | * 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]] | ||
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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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| + | '''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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Revision as of 12:43, 13 April 2014
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 at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
- Product page 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. 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.
- Part II: Installing software
- Part III: Making your first plot
Ostrich Egg-Bot Kit
- The Ostrich Eggbot Kit -- an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects
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.
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
- Improving precision
- Pen choices
- What to print on
- Troubleshooting
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
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
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
- 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
- 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
Additional support resources:
- EBB page, about the EiBotBoard that powers the Eggbot
- Google Code Project, EggBotCode, where Eggbot software is hosted
- Software Issues List @ EggBotCode, if you have a bug to report
