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'''Introduction:''' | '''Introduction:''' | ||
| − | * The Ostrich Eggbot is a version of [[The Original Egg-Bot Kit]] with an extra-large chassis; there are very few differences other than size. The Ostrich | + | * The Ostrich Eggbot is a version of [[The Original Egg-Bot Kit]] with an extra-large chassis; there are very few differences other than size. The Ostrich Eggbot kit is available as a stand-alone kit, or as an upgrade chassis for The Original Egg-Bot Kit. |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Main details about the Ostrich Eggbot kit:''' |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/ostrich Announcement article] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://evilmadscience.com/tinykitlist/430-ostrich Product page] at evilmadscience.com (stand-alone version) |
| + | * [http://evilmadscience.com/tinykitlist/431 Product page] at evilmadscience.com (upgrade kit version) | ||
| − | '''Getting started with your Ostrich | + | |
| − | * Part I: Assembly guide | + | '''Getting started with your Ostrich Eggbot: Essential documentation''' |
| − | + | * Part I: Assembly guide, [http://evilmadscience.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_ostrich_assembly.pdf Available here], a 17 MB PDF document (Trouble Viewing? [[Downloading_PDFs|Please click here.]]) | |
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* Part II: [[Installing software]] (These instructions shared with [[The Original Egg-Bot Kit]].) | * Part II: [[Installing software]] (These instructions shared with [[The Original Egg-Bot Kit]].) | ||
* Part III: [[Making your first plot]] (These instructions shared with [[The Original Egg-Bot Kit]].) | * Part III: [[Making your first plot]] (These instructions shared with [[The Original Egg-Bot Kit]].) | ||
| + | * Part IV: Fine tuning and aligning the Ostrich Eggbot | ||
| + | :: To be added, late September | ||
| − | + | '''Much, much more on the Eggbot page:''' | |
| − | '''Much, much more on the | + | * The vast majority of the instructions and usage tips on the [[The Original Egg-Bot Kit|Eggbot page]] are equally applicable to the Ostrich version. Once you've finished the "essential" steps above, Please move onto that page for tutorial links and a wealth of advanced tips for working with your (giant) Eggbot. |
| − | * The vast majority of the instructions and usage tips on the [[The Original Egg-Bot Kit| | ||
'''Hardware Reference Design''' | '''Hardware Reference Design''' | ||
| − | * The Ostrich Eggbot is an open source hardware+software project. | + | * The Ostrich Eggbot is an open source hardware+software project. Hardware documentation will be posted in late September. |
'''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!) | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories |
* [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 | ||
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'''Additional support resources:''' | '''Additional support resources:''' | ||
| − | * [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] page, about the EiBotBoard that powers the | + | * [http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EBB/ EBB] page, about the EiBotBoard that powers the Eggbot |
| − | * | + | * [http://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/ Google Code Project, EggBotCode], where Eggbot software is hosted |
| − | * [ | + | * [http://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/issues/list Software Issues List @ EggBotCode], if you have a bug to report |
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