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This page is the central site for documentation of The Original Egg-Bot kit.  
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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].
  
  
Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:
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== The Original Egg-Bot Kit ==
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/eggbot Announcement article] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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* [http://evilmadscience.com/tinykitlist/171-egg-bot Product page] at evilmadscience.com
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'''Main details about the Egg-Bot kit:'''
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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
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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://evilmadscience.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/ebk_assy_current.pdf Available here],  a 9.3 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://evilmadscience.com/KitInstrux/eggbot/assembly_current.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]]
  
  
Additional basic-level tutorials:
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== Other EggBot Models ==
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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]
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== Tutorials ==
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'''Basic-level tutorial:'''
 
* [[Drawing a smiley face]], a detailed example, making a simple drawing in Inkscape and formatting it for the Eggbot
 
* [[Drawing a smiley face]], a detailed example, making a simple drawing in Inkscape and formatting it for the Eggbot
  
  
Getting started with Inkscape:
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'''Getting started with Inkscape:'''
 
* [http://en.flossmanuals.net/Inkscape/ FLOSS Inkscape Manual], from the makers of free manuals for free software
 
* [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://inkscape.org/doc/index.php Inkscape Documentation], at Inkscape.org, with links to official and unofficial tutorials and manuals
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* [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
  
  
Advanced topics and tips:
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== Advanced topics and tips ==
* [[The Eggbot Extensions v21|The Eggbot extensions]], a detailed guide to the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape
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'''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]]
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* [[Pen choices]]
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* [[Spherical_media|What to print on]]
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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]]
 
* [[Improving precision]]
 
* [[Improving precision]]
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'''Designing for Eggbot'''
 
* Methods of [[creating filled regions]]
 
* Methods of [[creating filled regions]]
* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey Hershey Text] Inkscape extension for drawing single-stroke text
 
 
* [[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
* [[Pen choices]]
 
* [[Blowing Eggs]]
 
 
* [[Tracing images]] in Inkscape
 
* [[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]]
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'''Software'''
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* [[The Eggbot Extensions|The Eggbot extensions]], a detailed guide to the Eggbot extensions for Inkscape
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* [[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.
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'''Hardware'''
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* [[Hardware reference design]]
 
* [[Updating EBB firmware]]
 
* [[Updating EBB firmware]]
* [[Hardware reference design]]
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'''More'''
 
* [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods
 
* [[Hacks]]: Some ideas for Eggbot mods
* Some [[hints on optimization]] (to be posted)
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* Running Eggbot from a [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Embed-a-Raspberry-Pi-into-your-eggbot/ Raspberry Pi]
* [[Eggbot software release notes]]
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* [http://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Blowing_Eggs Blowing Eggs]
* [[Eggbot Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]
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* [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2013/ornaments/ Working with glass ornaments]
 
* [[Help wanted]]
 
* [[Help wanted]]
  
 
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== Support Resources ==
Places for questions, answers, and sharing experiences:
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'''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://www.evilmadscientist.com/forum/index.php?forum=17 Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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* [http://forum.evilmadscientist.com/categories/egg-bot Eggbot Forum] at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
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* 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:
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'''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: