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I haven't used that stippling program, so I can't say much about it. Our stippling program has a built-in TSP routine to help reduce air-printing time. If the Eggbot optimizer is not working, (or if restack does not work) it may mean that your docum…
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Sadly, the cancel button in Inkscape does not work whatsoever (in any context-- not just in AxiDraw). I've urged the development team to simply remove the button. So long as "auto-rotate when printing" is selected, a document in portrait orientation…
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You can use the cap or not-- we usually do not, but it can sometimes be helpful to have additional weight.We are working on an expanded version of Hershey Text, which is more adapted to longer blocks of text. For the most part, it's usually better …
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Does it have a label that you can read?
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I think that the EggBot 2.7.1 _does not_ include the new hatch version-- the latest version (the one dated March) that you downloaded is newer, and you should copy that into the Extensions folder. The latest version of plotink does include some bug …
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If you have Inkscape in both places, then there is indeed more than one copy of Inkscape on your computer. On my computer (Windows 10), it's in the Program Files (not the x86) directory. When copying the new files over, make sure to bring along the …
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I don't know what to tell you-- if the old version is still there, then you definitely haven't removed it. Perhaps you could try deleting the old version from your extensions directory, and make sure that they are gone from the menu when you restart…
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Can you please clarify what the situation is? Which files are you installing? The new hatch extension for EggBot should appear as "Hatch Fill..." in the EggBot extensions menu, not the EggBot Contributed extensions menu. (Note also that you should …
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(A) The IC is capable of sourcing enough current (40 mA) to destroy the resistor (typically rated for 30 mA maximum). Also, LEDs blow instantly, whereas the IC has some protection circuitry, and usually withstands being out of spec for a little whil…
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The microcontroller on the Larson Scanner is rated for an absolute maximum of 5.5 V. Any more than this can permanently damage it, and potentially create a hazardous situation. Chips have been known to overheat or even explode if exposed to too much…
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I'm not sure exactly what is wrong with the file (or perhaps with Inkscape, or perhaps with our software and how we handle documents that have had a unit transformation), but here is how to fix it: Start with the Inkscape template for letter size (F…
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Hi Beau,Lots of people have had luck plotting SVGs-- however yours seems to be a special case. I am looking into it, and also following up with the e-mail that you sent to us separately. I will answer you in both places.
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While it doesn't say so directly, this error actually indicates that there has been a communication error with the machine. Most often, we have seen this kind of thing when someone is using either (1) an extra long USB cable (2) an extra thin USB ca…
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We are currently adding an acrylic cover to the EggBot Pro and to the AxiDraw, which has a protruding button for pause. It's not as accessible as yours, but does make it relatively straightforward to just "push the button" rather than looking around…
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[Follow-up comment by Shel from the other thread, reposted by me -- I mangled this thread while splitting it from the other.] When I want to pause, I'm usually in a real hurry to make it happen. That's why I even put a fluorescent dot on the switc…
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I guess that's a good note to add here-- that B0 can be used as a pause button. (We are currently planning the next EBB version, and that is helpful feedback.)
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You can potentially use the pen-up/pen-down events in the EggBot control scripts to turn a laser on and off through the EBB. What I'd suggest is changing the definition of the pen-up and the pen-down commands, to turn the laser off and on, respect…
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We do not presently have a LOGO interpreter. It was a topic under discussion some time ago, but we realized that modern Scratch-like block-based programming languages (which kids are learning today instead of LOGO) are great for making LOGO-like tur…
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RoboPaint and RoboPaint RT are not related, except for the names. They share zero code under the hood. However, since both do access the USB ports, it is likely that RoboPaint will not be able to find the machine if RoboPaint RT is still running, or…
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Hi Shel,Yes, that will work (for a short time, as you note). We used one, for example, on our Kraftwerk-inspired tie project: http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2011/a-new-kraftwerk-inspired-led-tie-kit/
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That video shows a few different things. The word "AxiDraw" is spelled out with a regular font, which consists of an outline that the machine follows, if you do watch the video closely. As it says in the manual, "All standard fonts are outline font…
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Currently, the print driver is built into Inkscape. Depending on your workflow, you may want to create and edit your notes in Inkscape, or create and edit them in MS Word. In the latter case, you can export your text and think of Inkscape as the "Pa…
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I would also note that no driver installation is needed for the EBB under Windows 10-- Windows will automatically detect and install the proper driver, even if you don't run ours.
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The link seems to work. And yes, those screws that you've drawn the arrows to are the same ones that I was referring to. However, there shouldn't be any plastic parts there-- that should be metal on metal on metal. Can you please not sure what you m…
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No, that's the one. I'm afraid that the set of people who want to share EggBot artwork and wish to do so on facebook may not be large enough for a whole lot of groups.
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I'm not sure which screws you are referring to. Is there any chance you mean the two screws that hold the vertical rail clamp (the silver-colored aluminum piece with the two narrow-diameter vertical shafts) to the Y Tie Block (the black-colored alum…
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There is not any intentional delay there, and there is no option to lift before the move finishes. If you are using the standard (Inkscape-based) software and using standard (or close to standard) settings, then what you are likely seeing is a comb…
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I'm not very active on facebook, but I understand that there is at least one other eggbot-oriented egg art group there.
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That is a cool trick-- and not one that I've seen before!
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Yes indeed! A "dried" sharpie is one of those classic tools that Bruce Shapiro, who invented the EggBot, has often talked about as a helpful piece of equipment for getting things set up and aligned. Thanks for bringing this up again.
