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* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw V3] at Evil Mad Scientist shop | * [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846 Purchase AxiDraw V3] at Evil Mad Scientist shop | ||
| − | * [https://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/902 | + | * [https://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/902 Index of AxiDraw models and Accessories] 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 | ||
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'''Getting started with Inkscape:''' | '''Getting started with Inkscape:''' | ||
* [https://inkscape-manuals.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Inkscape Beginners Guide] | * [https://inkscape-manuals.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Inkscape Beginners Guide] | ||
| + | * [http://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/ A quick guide to Inkscape], from microugly, featuring hints for Illustrator users. | ||
* [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://write.flossmanuals.net/inkscape/about-inkscape/ FLOSS Inkscape Manual], from the makers of free manuals for free software |
| − | * | + | * [https://inkscape.org/learn/ Inkscape Documentation], at Inkscape.org, with links to official and unofficial tutorials and manuals |
* [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 == | ||
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* [[Multicolor_Plot_Tips|Multi-color plot tips]]: Suggestions for improving precision of multi-pen plots | * [[Multicolor_Plot_Tips|Multi-color plot tips]]: Suggestions for improving precision of multi-pen plots | ||
* [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, included with AxiDraw software, for drawing single-stroke text. | * [[Hershey_Text|Hershey Text]], Inkscape extension, included with AxiDraw software, for drawing single-stroke text. | ||
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* Make a free (outline) font based on your handwriting at [https://www.calligraphr.com/en/ calligraphr.com] | * Make a free (outline) font based on your handwriting at [https://www.calligraphr.com/en/ calligraphr.com] | ||
* [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 | ||
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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. | ||
* [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. | * [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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'''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 the AxiDraw "EBB" Firmware]] | * [[Updating EBB firmware|Updating the AxiDraw "EBB" Firmware]] | ||
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== For Developers == | == For Developers == | ||
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==== Third-party software to drive AxiDraw: ==== | ==== Third-party software to drive 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]. | * [https://github.com/ralphcrutzen/AxiTurtle AxiTurtle]: Turtle graphics control of AxiDraw in Processing, based on [https://github.com/evil-mad/AxiDraw-Processing AxiDraw-Processing]. | ||
* [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://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 | ||
* [https://github.com/chrsmlls333/AxidrawProcessingClient "Axidraw Processing Client"] a Processing based driver for AxiDraw that takes G-code | * [https://github.com/chrsmlls333/AxidrawProcessingClient "Axidraw Processing Client"] a Processing based driver for AxiDraw that takes G-code | ||
| + | * [https://github.com/fogleman/axi axi]: Unofficial Python library for working with the AxiDraw | ||
* [https://lurkertech.com/axiserver/ AxiServer] API based on axi | * [https://lurkertech.com/axiserver/ AxiServer] API based on axi | ||
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://github.com/nornagon/saxi saxi]: Unofficial Scala library + UI for working with the AxiDraw |
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==== Generative artwork and additional resources of interest to developers ==== | ==== Generative artwork and additional resources of interest to developers ==== | ||
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== Support Resources == | == Support Resources == | ||
'''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:''' | '''Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:''' | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.evilmadscientist.com/forums/forum/axidraw/ Support Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories |
| − | * | + | * New [https://discord.gg/axhTzmr Discord channel] -- a chat forum for technical support. |
| − | + | * [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:AxiDraw AxiDraw @ Thingiverse] where you can share AxiDraw-ready SVG art-- or programs that generate art | |
| − | * [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 | ||
* [https://axidraw.com/legacy.html Legacy AxiDraw support]: For Pre-2016 AxiDraw models with white plastic chassis | * [https://axidraw.com/legacy.html Legacy AxiDraw support]: For Pre-2016 AxiDraw models with white plastic chassis | ||
| + | * [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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