Problems with setting up "pen down" height correctly
Whenever I setup my pen in the pen holder, I do it the following way: 1. Set pen holder in "pen down" position, let's say at 55% 2. Put pen in pen holder so that it rests on the paper 3. Fasten the...
View Articleis this stepper ok
Hi I am piecing together an eggbot build from various bits and pieces and I have a couple of steppers I rescued from an old Roland plotter. They are both 0.9 degrees rather than 1.8 but I have already...
View ArticlePen starts down / Odd servo behavior
I've pieced together an Eggbot from various electronics I already had (Arduino Mega 2560 / Ramps 1.4) and everything seems to work well apart from the start. The pen lowers to the egg, then travels to...
View ArticleWhere is eggbot_conf.py!!!
Hi I previously contacted you to ask if some 0.9 degree motors were suitable. You told me i needed to "open up the "eggbot_conf.py" file in your Inkscape Extensions folder-- it contains a setting in...
View ArticleAxiDraw_122.exe install blocked by Symantec Endpoint Protection,...
Attempts to install AxiDraw_122.exe are blocked by Symantec anti-virus putting the file in quarantine for the non-specific "WS.Reputation.1" threat. This is on my office computer and I'm reluctant to...
View ArticleSimple[?] LED fade timer question
Background/Fair warning - I am new to DIY LED projects. I found this site's info on making simple candle-flicker LED lights and made such a light for my Jack-O'Lantern this year. I have a failing...
View ArticleWhere can I find full docs for Mega Menorah 9000?
I would like to see a list of the possible settings for this item in the default kit version and what happens when each button is pressed quickly/fast/slow/long/held and what each color combination is...
View ArticleError When Plotting Multiple Copies of the Same Drawing
I've been plotting a holiday card and I'm getting a strange error. The machine will draw (write) exactly what I want and complete the plot. The finished product is perfect, but I get this message:...
View Articlelxml wrapper needed after upgrading inkscape to 0.92
I upgraded to 2.8b and have reinstalled the latest UBW drivers. I am running Win7 64bit. After upgrading inkscape I am not getting the following message when I click on the apply button to try to do...
View ArticlePen up/down inverted
Hello all I am 3D printing a replacement for the wooden pen holder. The servo is on the other side of the rotating part, therefore pen up/down is inverted. I don't see an option in the control...
View ArticleFailed to connect to EggBot. :(
After having my last thread closed, I am starting a new one after buying a genuine Arduino UNO and still getting the same results. I am running windows 10, and inkscape 0.91. I am still getting failed...
View ArticleEngraver will not start help needed
Inkscape .91 AxiDraw Control 1.0.2 EggBot Control 2.7.1 EBB v13 EB Firmware 2.5.1 MacOS 10.13.2 I am having an issue getting the engraver to come on. I have it enabled in the 'options' menu. Plugged...
View ArticleAxiDraw 3 Loss of Position
Hi, I believe my AxiDraw v3 lost its position because after using it at a high speed I started to hear a screeching noise.I read the manual and did what it said, turned off the motors, turned off...
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Palette matched to pen colors
Hi... For a multi-color plot, choosing a pen color can be a daunting task. Ideally you would like to be able to make Inkscape show your actual pen colors in its palette. After choosing your desired...
View ArticlePlotting with wireless/wifi connection
Hello, I'm wondering if there's an option to use AxiDraw with wireless / wifi, I have it on the desk next to me, but I'd like to be able to move it to a different table that's in the other room and...
View ArticleNew Setup Not Working - Troubleshooting Help
Hello,I have just received and setup my AxiDraw V3 and having some issues getting it working. I am using mac and software installed perfectly fine. Power adaptor and USB plugged in fine. I get a...
View ArticleUsing AxiDraw as WaterColor bot
Hi, since the control-board is the same and only the motor configuration differs, is it possible to use Inkscape Watercolor bot extension with the AxiDraw? I'd like to use AxiDraw to write Chinese...
View ArticleProcessing-based Axidraw Controller
Hey all, I've spent a few months working on an Axidraw Controller for Processing, and I finally put it up on Github now that its pretty reliable. Features * GCode support (partial) * Live position and...
View ArticlePen up and down motor not functioning
Hello, The function of "up and down" on my Axi draw V2 is not working, although the y and x axis seem to be fine. I have checked the connections of the wires, as well as my power source. I'm wondering...
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What cause my micrcontroller start executing code?
I have an AC powered microcontroller board. I use a CUI module (VSK-S15-48U) to generate 48V DC from the wall. That 48V gets bucked down to 3.3V to power a micro (ATMEGA328-MMH) and some other...
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