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This page is the central documentation site for '''The Original Egg-Bot kit''' from [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Science].   
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This page is the central documentation site for '''The Original Egg-Bot kit''' from [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/ Evil Mad Scientist].   
 
 
  
  
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'''Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:'''
 
'''Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:'''
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/eggbot Announcement article] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2010/the-egg-bot-kit/ Announcement article] for the first EggBot kit at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
* [http://evilmadscience.com/tinykitlist/171-egg-bot Product page] at evilmadscience.com
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* [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/component/content/article/199 EggBot Product directory] at Evil Mad Scientist shop
 
* [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'''
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== Getting started with Eggbot: Essential documentation ==
* Part I: Assembly guide.  Two versions are available:
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:: (A) Single-file PDF version: [http://cdn2.evilmadscience.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_assy_21b.pdf Available here],  a 27 MB PDF document    (Trouble Viewing? [[Downloading_PDFs|Please click here.]])
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* Part I: Assembly guide for Basic and Deluxe EggBot kits.  Two versions are available:
:: (B) Page-by-page online version:  [http://cdn2.evilmadscience.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_html_21b/index.html Available here].
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:: (A) Single-file PDF version: [http://shop.emscdn.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_assy_21b.pdf Available here],  a 27 MB PDF document    (Trouble Viewing? [[Downloading_PDFs|Please click here.]])
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:: (B) Page-by-page online version:  [http://shop.emscdn.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_html_21b_2/index.html Available here].
 
* Part II: [[Installing software]]  
 
* Part II: [[Installing software]]  
 
* Part III: [[Making your first plot]]
 
* Part III: [[Making your first plot]]
  
  
== Ostrich Egg-Bot Kit ==
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== Other EggBot Models ==
 
 
 
 
* The [[Ostrich Eggbot Kit]] -- an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects
 
 
 
 
 
== Diamond Engraving Tool ==
 
 
 
  
* The [[Engraver|Diamond Engraving Tool for Eggbot]], capable of engraving hard materials including glass and stone.
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* The [[Ostrich Eggbot Kit]] — an extra large chassis for plotting on larger objects
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* The [[EggBot Pro]] — a refined EggBot with a machined aluminum chassis
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* EggBot [http://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/767 Model Comparison Guide]
  
  
 
== Tutorials ==
 
== Tutorials ==
 
  
 
'''Basic-level tutorial:'''
 
'''Basic-level tutorial:'''
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* [http://inkscape.org/doc/index.php Inkscape Documentation], at Inkscape.org, with links to official and unofficial tutorials and manuals
 
* [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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* [https://inkscape.org/en/gallery/%3Dextension/ Inkscape Extension Gallery] Featuring additional helpful Inkscape plugins
  
  
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* [[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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'''Troubleshooting and improving precision'''
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* [[Eggbot Troubleshooting|General Troubleshooting]]
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* [[Eggbot_Quality_Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting print quality issues]]
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* [[Improving precision]]
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'''Designing for Eggbot'''
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* Methods of [[creating filled regions]]
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* [[TSP art]], a technique for drawing likenesses of photographic images, based upon the Travelling Salesman Problem
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* [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey Hershey Text] Inkscape extension for drawing single-stroke text
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* Some [[hints on optimization]]
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* [[Text for Eggbot]]
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* [[StippleGen|StippleGen stippling software]]
  
 
'''Software'''
 
'''Software'''
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* [[Eggbot software release notes]]
 
* [[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]
 
* [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7290 Japanese resource for EggBot Extensions] by [http://www.thingiverse.com/MakiYoshida MakiYoshida] on [http://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]
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'''Example files'''
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* Our main example set (including [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments/ holiday ornament designs]) is available from the [https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot/releases/latest EggBot Releases page].
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* You can also find many EggBot examples posted [http://www.thingiverse.com/oskay/collections/eggbot-graphics on Thingiverse].
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'''Special attachments for EggBot'''
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* The [[Engraver|Diamond Engraving Tool for Eggbot]], capable of engraving hard materials including glass and stone.
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* The [[Kistka|Egg-Bot Electro-Kistka]], a hot wax pen for traditional wax-resist and dye egg decorating.
  
 
'''Hardware'''
 
'''Hardware'''
 
* [[Hardware reference design]]
 
* [[Hardware reference design]]
 
* [[Updating EBB firmware]]
 
* [[Updating EBB firmware]]
 
'''Designing for Eggbot'''
 
* Methods of [[creating filled regions]]
 
* [[TSP art]], a technique for drawing likenesses of photographic images, based upon the Travelling Salesman Problem
 
* [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape
 
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey Hershey Text] Inkscape extension for drawing single-stroke text
 
* Some [[hints on optimization]]
 
  
 
'''More'''
 
'''More'''
 
* [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods
 
* [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods
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* Running Eggbot from a [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Embed-a-Raspberry-Pi-into-your-eggbot/ Raspberry Pi]
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* [http://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Blowing_Eggs Blowing Eggs]
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments/ Working with glass ornaments]
 
* [[Help wanted]]
 
* [[Help wanted]]
 
  
 
== Support Resources ==
 
== Support Resources ==
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* [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/egg-bot Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
 
* [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/egg-bot Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
 
* See also [http://www2.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Archived Forum], with older discussions
 
* See also [http://www2.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Archived Forum], with older discussions
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/312464212142246/ Eggers EggBot Group] on Facebook
 
* [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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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/886835614773164/ EggBot Art Gallery] on Facebook, place to show off your EggBot 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
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* [https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot/ GitHub Project], 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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* [https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot/issues Software Issues List @ GitHub], if you have a bug to report
 
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Revision as of 13:03, 14 March 2017

This page is the central documentation site for The Original Egg-Bot kit from Evil Mad Scientist.


The Original Egg-Bot Kit

Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:


Getting started with Eggbot: Essential documentation

  • Part I: Assembly guide for Basic and Deluxe EggBot kits. Two versions are available:
(A) Single-file PDF version: Available here, a 27 MB PDF document (Trouble Viewing? Please click here.)
(B) Page-by-page online version: Available here.


Other EggBot Models


Tutorials

Basic-level tutorial:

  • Drawing a smiley face, a detailed example, making a simple drawing in Inkscape and formatting it for the Eggbot


Getting started with Inkscape:


Advanced topics and tips

General Usage

Troubleshooting and improving precision

Designing for Eggbot

Software

Example files

Special attachments for EggBot

Hardware

More

Support Resources

Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:

Additional support resources: