Text in negative space
Hello! I'm trying to design a cover where the background is a tight cross-hatch and the text is a negative space in that. I couldn't figure out a way to do that. Is that possible?
View ArticleSVG optimisation
Hello, I'm drawind 3D images exported from a 3D software (C4D), it works fine, but the problem is that the polygone order is absolutely random and the axidraw loose a lot of time going from one side to...
View ArticleInkscape (WindowsError: [Error 2] Das System kann die angegebene Datei nicht...
Hi! I am new hier. Can somebodyhelp me to solve the problem. In Inkscape by "EggBot Control" shows me an error... Traceback (most recent call last): File "eggbot.py", line 1406, in e.affect() File...
View ArticleServo works great - no movement from stepper motors
I can get connection with the inkscape app and move the servo(pen) up and down but I can not get any movement on the steppers when I use the manual tab or if I try to plot. When I enable the steppers...
View ArticleTips for placing the page
Hello! Does anyone have any tips for placing the page to be printed on? Everything I can find is a very eye-balling "line the corner up with the pen", but our prints keep ending up being at an angle or...
View ArticleHatch fill patterns and removing outside strokes
Hi, When I use axidraw, I'm using shapes and hatch fills or pattern fills to make interesting drawings. I want to draw shapes filled with hatchfill without outlines. If I draw a rectangle I'd follow...
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Cannot connect or find Eggbot on Serial Port
Apologies if this has been covered, I look through forums and was not able to solve my problem. Just purchased the original Eggbot kit and put it together. Windows 10 Inkscape 0.92 EggBot Software...
View ArticleFibonacci stipple .svg creator
Here is a Processing sketch to create a Fibonacci stipple image and save it as a .svg file. Feel free to edit, change or whatever except claim as your own. The default image is a picture of my son. It...
View ArticleSimple stipple .svg creator
Here is a Processing sketch to create a simple stipple image and save it as a .svg file. Feel free to edit, change or whatever except claim as your own. The default image is a picture of my son. It has...
View ArticleError Message
I've been using the AxiDraw v3 and everything has been working well. I have not used it in about a week - when I tried it today from the Inkscape controls, power supply verified connected, USB verified...
View ArticleWindows 10 install
I am confused - I want to install the inkscape extensions on Windows 10. The instructions on github say to use the previous version and that "The UBW Driver Installer v 2.0 is needed for Windows prior...
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Something On Pen Holder Bent/Bound
I recently relocated a bunch of stuff to my office, including my AxiDraw. When I went to put it back into service today, the pen holder mechanism appears bent in a way that prevents it from...
View ArticleInkscape and Xquartz not working
Hi! I'm having trouble completing the Inkscape and Xquartz installations. I have a Mac 10.10.4 OSX. First I open XQuartz then when I try to open Inkscape I get the error message: CoreServicesUIAgent...
View ArticleNew to Eggbot
Hi - I'm considering buying an eggbot for our library's Makerspace but wanted to try out the Inkscape software before purchasing the Eggbot to see how easy it will be to teach and use with the public....
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Help with New AxiDraw
I'm having some trouble getting my new AxiDraw started. It is plugged into USB and power, but I get no lights or any apparent activity from the EBB and when I try to move the pen from Inkscape I get:...
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LED drivers, Fall in!
Hi Everyone, In my never-ending quest for more blinky lights, here are some LED drivers I’ve found around the Interweb, and even a few weaks I’ve made. This stuff is fairly simple, and you’ll see...
View ArticleWriting a large volume of text from MSWord or PDF on AxiDraw v2
Hello!!! Tell me, please, how to write (print out) on AxiDraw v2 a large amount of text from MSWord or from PDF. The text has been edited for my personal font. The problem with writing the finished...
View ArticleAxidraw UK power supply
Hi all, Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK power supply for the Axidraw? I'd prefer to use one rather than a US to UK adapter. James
View ArticleV3/A3 only plotting A4
Hey all, I got my V3/A3 setup. I create an A3 document in Inkscape, draw a rectangle to the edges of the page, then hit plot. What I get is an A4 sized rectangle, not an A3 as expected. Feeling very...
View ArticleMaking a base for Axidraw V3/A3
I guess this is aimed at Windell. Can you give me some measurements/sizes so that I can make a base/case for my V3/A3? I plan to remove the feet and attach it directly to a board. • Screw size •...
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