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| + | This page is the central documentation site for '''AxiDraw''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist]. |
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| | + | '''Important note:''' |
| | + | AxiDraw is a new product, which begins shipping in late March. This page will be filled in rapidly as software and documentation resources are uploaded over the next couple of weeks. |
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| − | This page is the central documentation site for '''AxiDraw''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist].
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| | + | == AxiDraw == |
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| − | == Introduction to the AxiDraw ==
| + | '''Main details about the AxiDraw''' |
| | + | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement article at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories |
| | + | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw] at Evil Mad Scientist shop |
| | + | * [http://www.axidraw.com axidraw.com], the official site. |
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| − | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw V3] at Evil Mad Scientist shop
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| − | * [https://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/902 Full Index of AxiDraw models and Accessories] at Evil Mad Scientist shop
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| − | * [http://www.axidraw.com axidraw.com], the official site
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| − | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2016/axidraw/ Introducing Axidraw]: Announcement article about AxiDraw (V2) at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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| − | * [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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| − | * AxiDraw [[AxiDraw_User_Guide|User Guide]] | + | * Quick start guide: ''Coming soon'' |
| − | * AxiDraw [[Axidraw_Software_Installation|Software installation]] | + | * Software installation links: ''Coming soon'' |
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| | + | Additional resources: |
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| | + | http://www.myscriptfont.com/about.html |
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| | == Tutorials == | | == Tutorials == |
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| | + | * AxiDraw quick start: ''Coming soon'' |
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| | '''Getting started with Inkscape:''' | | '''Getting started with Inkscape:''' |
| − | * [https://inkscape-manuals.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Inkscape Beginners Guide] | + | * [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://archive.flossmanuals.net/inkscape/ FLOSS Inkscape Manual], from the makers of free manuals for free software | + | * [http://inkscape.org/doc/index.php Inkscape Documentation], at Inkscape.org, with links to official and unofficial tutorials and manuals |
| − | * Additional [https://inkscape.org/learn/ 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] | |
| − | * [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins
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| − | '''AxiDraw Processes:'''
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| − | * [http://vimeo.com/369468519 Short video on inserting pen and setting up paper]
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| | == Advanced topics and tips == | | == Advanced topics and tips == |
| | '''General Usage''' | | '''General Usage''' |
| − | * [[Pens_for_AxiDraw|Pen choices for AxiDraw]] | + | * [[Framing and Pen Centering|Framing and pen centering]], tips for getting your drawings placed just right on your eggs |
| − | * [[Multicolor_Plot_Tips|Multi-color plot tips]]: Suggestions for improving precision of multi-pen plots | + | * [[The Eggbot coordinate system]] |
| − | * [http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/File-Import.html Import formats] that Inkscape accepts, from the Inkscape Manual | + | * [[Pen choices]] |
| − | * Using [[Webhooks]] with the AxiDraw software
| + | * [[Spherical_media|What to print on]] |
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| − | '''Typography and Handwriting-like fonts'''
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| − | * [[Hershey_Text|Hershey Text]], Inkscape extension, included with AxiDraw software, for drawing single-stroke text. | |
| − | * [https://github.com/Shriinivas/inkscapestrokefont Inkscape Stroke Font] extension, for making your own single-line SVG fonts
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| − | * Make a free (outline) font based on your handwriting at [https://www.calligraphr.com/en/ calligraphr.com]
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| − | * [http://imajeenyus.com/computer/20150110_single_line_fonts/index.shtml A compendium of information] about single stroke fonts
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| − | * 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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| − | '''Advanced design topics''' | + | '''Designing for AxiDraw''' |
| | * [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape | | * [[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]] | | * [[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 |
| − | * [https://willowsystems.github.io/jSignature/#/demo/ jSignature] - A tool to capture your signature as you sign it.
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| − | * [https://inkscape.org/~EllenWasbo/%E2%98%85remove-duplicate-lines-with-tolerance Remove duplicate lines] - An extension that removes duplicate lines
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| − | * [[AxiDraw_Layer_Control|AxiDraw Layer Control]]: How to specify different pen-down height and printing speed in each layer of your artwork.
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| − | * [[Capturing_Handwriting|Capturing Handwriting]]: How to use a graphics tablet or tablet to input handwritten text.
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| − | * [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.
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| − | * [http://online.rapidresizer.com/tracer.php RapidResizer Tracer] - A free online tool that can trace the centerline of drawings or signatures.
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| | '''Software''' | | '''Software''' |
| − | * [[RoboPaint_for_AxiDraw|Using AxiDraw with RoboPaint]] | + | * [[The Eggbot Extensions|The Eggbot extensions]], a detailed guide to the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape |
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| | '''Example files''' | | '''Example files''' |
| − | * [[Axidraw_Examples|AxiDraw basic example set]] | + | * AxiDraw example set: ''Coming soon'' |
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| | + | '''Accessories for AxiDraw''' |
| | + | * Making your own attachments: ''Coming soon'' |
| | + | * Parallel pen attachment: ''Coming soon'' |
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| | '''Hardware''' | | '''Hardware''' |
| − | * [[Coreless_Servo|Coreless servo]] upgrade option | + | * [[Hardware reference design]] |
| − | * [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] documentation, for the EiBotBoard that powers the AxiDraw
| + | * [[Updating EBB firmware]] |
| − | * [[Updating EBB firmware|Updating the AxiDraw "EBB" Firmware]] | |
| − | * [[AxiDraw_MiniKit|AxiDraw MiniKit]], the compact DIY kit version of the AxiDraw
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| − | == For Developers ==
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| − | * [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/ GitHub Project], where AxiDraw software is hosted
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| − | * "Stand-alone" [https://axidraw.com/doc/cli_api/ CLI] version of the AxiDraw software, for command-line or shell use
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| − | * [https://axidraw.com/doc/py_api/ AxiDraw Python API] for plotting files and XY movement commands
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| − | * [http://evil-mad.github.io/EggBot/ebb.html EBB Command] documentation, for direct control of the EiBotBoard control board that powers the AxiDraw
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| − | * [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing]: Examples for driving the AxiDraw from within Processing
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| − | * [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint robopaint] repository at github. RoboPaint is a stand-alone, Javascript-based application for driving art robots.
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| − | * The [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/API.md "CNCserver" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
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| − | * The higher-level [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint-mode-remote/blob/master/API.md "RoboPaint" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
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| − | * The simplified [https://github.com/techninja/cncserver/blob/master/scratch/SCRATCH.API.md "Scratch" API], installed with and implemented by RoboPaint.
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| − | ==== Third-party software to drive AxiDraw: ====
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| − | * [https://github.com/nornagon/saxi saxi]: Unofficial web UI for working with the AxiDraw written in TypeScript
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| − | * [https://github.com/jmpinit/p5.axidraw p5.axidraw] Unofficial library for working with the AxiDraw in P5.js
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| − | * [https://github.com/fogleman/axi axi]: Unofficial Python library for working with the AxiDraw
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| − | * [https://github.com/ralphcrutzen/AxiTurtle AxiTurtle]: Turtle graphics control of AxiDraw in Processing, based on [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing].
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| − | * [https://github.com/storborg/axibot AxiBot] - Headless control software for the AxiDraw
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| − | * [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]
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| − | * [https://github.com/inconvergent/axidraw-xy AxiDraw-xy] Python code for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API
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| − | * [https://github.com/koblin/AxiDrawProcessing2 AxiDrawProcessing2] - Simple demo of control from within Processing
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| − | * [https://github.com/ertdfgcvb/Genau Genau] A Processing boilerplate for AxiDraw
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| − | * [https://github.com/matthewalangreen/kinect-axidraw kinect-axidraw], for driving the AxiDraw with Kinect and Processing.
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| − | * [https://bitbucket.org/brendandawes/axidrawbasic AxiDraw and Processing Example] - for running AxiDraw via the cncserver API
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| − | * [https://github.com/chrsmlls333/AxidrawProcessingClient "Axidraw Processing Client"] a Processing based driver for AxiDraw that takes G-code
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| − | * [https://lurkertech.com/axiserver/ AxiServer] API based on axi
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| − | * [https://fawkes.data-imaginist.com/ fawkes]: For driving the AxiDraw with [https://www.r-project.org R].
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| − | * [https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/900668528149305876/AxiDraw Figma plugin]: Unofficial Figma Plugin for working with the AxiDraw, based on saxi
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| − | * [https://www.food4rhino.com/app/axidraw-control Grasshopper Plugin]
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| − | * [https://github.com/ch3gr/houdini_axidraw_plot Houdini Plugin]
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| − | * [https://github.com/StarsoftAnalysis/interaxi Interaxi CLI for AxiDraw]
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| − | ==== Generative artwork and additional resources of interest to developers ====
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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.
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| − | * [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.
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| − | * [https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1 Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms] explores JavaScript workflow with AxiDraw and generative art.
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| − | * [https://turtletoy.net TurtleToy] -- Turtle art creation with SVG output
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| | == Support Resources == | | == Support Resources == |
| | '''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:''' | | '''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:''' |
| − | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/contact Contact Form] at Evil Mad Scientist for all queries, including customer service and spare parts. | + | * [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/axidraw AxiDraw Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories |
| − | * Evil Mad Scientist Discord channel: [https://discord.gg/axhTzmr ems-chat] -- a chat forum for live technical support.
| + | * [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:AxiDraw AxiDraw @ Thingiverse] where you can share AxiDraw-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art |
| − | * New [https://plotterfiles.com plotterfiles.com] -- a site for sharing SVG files for plotters
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| − | * [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:AxiDraw AxiDraw on Thingiverse] where you can share AxiDraw-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art | |
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| | '''Additional support resources:''' | | '''Additional support resources:''' |
| − | * [https://www.evilmadscientist.com/forums/forum/axidraw/ AxiDraw Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories | + | * [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] page, about the EiBotBoard that powers the Eggbot |
| − | * [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/ GitHub Project], where AxiDraw software is hosted |
| − | * [https://axidraw.com/legacy.html Legacy AxiDraw support]: For Pre-2016 AxiDraw models with white plastic chassis
| + | * [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw/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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| − | * [[AxiDraw (日本語トップページ)]] ([[AxiDraw|英語ページ]])
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