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− | This page is the central documentation site for '''The Original Egg-Bot kit''' from [http:// | + | This page is the central documentation site for '''The Original Egg-Bot kit''' from [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Science]. |
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'''Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:''' | '''Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:''' | ||
− | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/ | + | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/eggbot Announcement article] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories |
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://evilmadscience.com/tinykitlist/171-egg-bot Product page] at evilmadscience.com |
* [http://www.egg-bot.com/ egg-bot.com], the official site, featuring the Eggbot [http://egg-bot.com/index.php?page=FAQ FAQ] | * [http://www.egg-bot.com/ egg-bot.com], the official site, featuring the Eggbot [http://egg-bot.com/index.php?page=FAQ FAQ] | ||
− | + | '''Getting started with Eggbot: Essential documentation''' | |
− | + | * Part I: Assembly guide. Two versions are available: | |
− | * Part I: Assembly guide | + | :: (A) Single-file PDF version: [http://cdn2.evilmadscience.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_assy_current.pdf Available here], a 9.3 MB PDF document (Trouble Viewing? [[Downloading_PDFs|Please click here.]]) |
− | :: (A) Single-file PDF version: [ | + | :: (B) Page-by-page online version: [http://cdn2.evilmadscience.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_html/index.html Available here]. |
− | :: (B) Page-by-page online version: [ | ||
* Part II: [[Installing software]] | * Part II: [[Installing software]] | ||
* Part III: [[Making your first plot]] | * Part III: [[Making your first plot]] | ||
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+ | == Ostrich Egg-Bot Kit == | ||
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+ | * The [[Ostrich Eggbot Kit]] -- an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects | ||
+ | == Diamond Engraving Tool == | ||
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− | * The [[ | + | * The [[Engraver|Diamond Engraving Tool for Eggbot]], capable of engraving hard materials including glass and stone. |
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== Tutorials == | == Tutorials == | ||
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'''Basic-level tutorial:''' | '''Basic-level tutorial:''' | ||
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'''Getting started with Inkscape:''' | '''Getting started with Inkscape:''' | ||
+ | * [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://inkscape.org/doc/index.php 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://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/ A quick guide to Inkscape], from microugly, featuring hints for Illustrator users. | ||
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== Advanced topics and tips == | == Advanced topics and tips == | ||
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'''General Usage''' | '''General Usage''' | ||
* [[Framing and Pen Centering|Framing and pen centering]], tips for getting your drawings placed just right on your eggs | * [[Framing and Pen Centering|Framing and pen centering]], tips for getting your drawings placed just right on your eggs | ||
* [[The Eggbot coordinate system]] | * [[The Eggbot coordinate system]] | ||
+ | * [[Improving precision]] | ||
* [[Pen choices]] | * [[Pen choices]] | ||
* [[Spherical_media|What to print on]] | * [[Spherical_media|What to print on]] | ||
+ | * [[Eggbot Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] | ||
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+ | '''Software''' | ||
+ | * [[The Eggbot Extensions|The Eggbot extensions]], a detailed guide to the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape | ||
+ | * [[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] | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Hardware''' |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Hardware reference design]] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Updating EBB firmware]] |
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'''Designing for Eggbot''' | '''Designing for Eggbot''' | ||
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey Hershey Text] Inkscape extension for drawing single-stroke text | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey Hershey Text] Inkscape extension for drawing single-stroke text | ||
* Some [[hints on optimization]] | * Some [[hints on optimization]] | ||
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'''More''' | '''More''' | ||
* [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods | * [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods | ||
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* [[Help wanted]] | * [[Help wanted]] | ||
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== Support Resources == | == Support Resources == | ||
'''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://www.evilmadscientist.com/discuss/#/categories/egg-bot Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories | |
− | * [http://groups.google.com/group/eggbotuser Eggbot-user] Mailing list | + | * See also [http://www2.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Archived Forum], with older discussions |
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− | * See also [ | ||
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* [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 Eggbot | * [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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