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= Introduction =
 
= Introduction =
  
Many types of objects can be put in the Eggbot and drawn on or engraved. In choosing an object, a number of questions come into play:
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Many types of objects can be put in the Eggbot and plotted on. In choosing an object, a number of questions come into play:
 
* Size - How does it fit and what adjustments do you need to make to the Eggbot to draw on it?
 
* Size - How does it fit and what adjustments do you need to make to the Eggbot to draw on it?
 
* Surface - What are you plotting on? Eggs, glass, ping-pong balls, etc. all have very different surface textures and ink absorption.
 
* Surface - What are you plotting on? Eggs, glass, ping-pong balls, etc. all have very different surface textures and ink absorption.
* Expense - Are you doing ultra-fine, archiveable work or rapid-fire demo's?  
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* Expense - Are you doing ultra-fine, archiveable work or rapid-fire demo's?
 
 
 
 
  
 
= Types of objects =
 
= Types of objects =
  
* Chicken eggs - the default standard. Inexpensive, absorbs ink well. Also fragile.
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* Chicken eggs - the default standard. Inexpensive, absorbs ink well. Also fragile. Tips on [[Blowing Eggs]].
 
* Duck eggs - bigger than chicken eggs, and narrower proportionally.
 
* Duck eggs - bigger than chicken eggs, and narrower proportionally.
* Christmas ornaments
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments Christmas ornaments]
 
* Ping pong balls
 
* Ping pong balls
 
* "Ball pen" balls
 
* "Ball pen" balls
 
* Golf balls
 
* Golf balls
 
* Lacrosse balls
 
* Lacrosse balls
* Plastic eggs
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* [[Plastic eggs]]
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/pumpkinbot pumpkins]
 
* Wooden balls/eggs
 
* Wooden balls/eggs
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* [http://shop.hobbylobby.com/store/item.aspx?ItemId=151886 ceramic eggs] from Hobby Lobby
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* Acrylic Spheres[http://www.corseceng.com/planet-kits] from CorSec Engineering[http://www.corseceng.com][dead link] - marketed as planet kits but fit in an Egg-bot and comes with a stand
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* Decorative glass balls, for example the 4" spheres [http://www.cb2.com/table-top-decor/accessories/bubble-balls/f4820 from CB2]
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* Wine glasses - some wine glasses (generally with relatively short stems) can fit with the tailstock all the way back. You can use a disc or jar lid to hold the open end of the wine glass. Tape it to the wine glass or use a rubber gasket to hold it in place. The stemless Reidel "O" tumblers are likely a good choice as well.

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Introduction[edit]

Many types of objects can be put in the Eggbot and plotted on. In choosing an object, a number of questions come into play:

  • Size - How does it fit and what adjustments do you need to make to the Eggbot to draw on it?
  • Surface - What are you plotting on? Eggs, glass, ping-pong balls, etc. all have very different surface textures and ink absorption.
  • Expense - Are you doing ultra-fine, archiveable work or rapid-fire demo's?

Types of objects[edit]

  • Chicken eggs - the default standard. Inexpensive, absorbs ink well. Also fragile. Tips on Blowing Eggs.
  • Duck eggs - bigger than chicken eggs, and narrower proportionally.
  • Christmas ornaments
  • Ping pong balls
  • "Ball pen" balls
  • Golf balls
  • Lacrosse balls
  • Plastic eggs
  • pumpkins
  • Wooden balls/eggs
  • ceramic eggs from Hobby Lobby
  • Acrylic Spheres[1] from CorSec Engineering[2][dead link] - marketed as planet kits but fit in an Egg-bot and comes with a stand
  • Decorative glass balls, for example the 4" spheres from CB2
  • Wine glasses - some wine glasses (generally with relatively short stems) can fit with the tailstock all the way back. You can use a disc or jar lid to hold the open end of the wine glass. Tape it to the wine glass or use a rubber gasket to hold it in place. The stemless Reidel "O" tumblers are likely a good choice as well.