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 ===== Quick Setup ===== ===== Quick Setup =====
-Read the [[https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/AxiDraw_User_Guide|manual]] first (this is a summary)+This is a condensed version. To learn more, here is the [[https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/AxiDraw_User_Guide|manual]].
  
 +[[prepare_your_drawing:prepare_your_drawing|Tips to prepare your drawing]]
 ==== Install the software ==== ==== Install the software ====
   - Install [[https://inkscape.org/|Inkscape]]. (Free open source software similar to Adobe Illustrator).   - Install [[https://inkscape.org/|Inkscape]]. (Free open source software similar to Adobe Illustrator).
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 ==== Setup the Axidraw ==== ==== Setup the Axidraw ====
-  - Move the AxiDraw to its Home Corner: \\ {{:axidraw:axidraw-home-corner.png?400|}} +  - **FIRST**: Move the AxiDraw to its Home Corner: \\ {{:axidraw:axidraw-home-corner.png?400|}} 
-  - Plug in the power+  - **AFTER** Axidraw is homed: Plug in the power. 
   - Plug in the USB connector.   - Plug in the USB connector.
     - All USB plugs seem to work: in the back of the computer (iMac), in the keyboard, in a usb hub...     - All USB plugs seem to work: in the back of the computer (iMac), in the keyboard, in a usb hub...
   - Add a pen to the pen holder.   - Add a pen to the pen holder.
   - Position your paper with its upper-left corner below the pen tip.   - Position your paper with its upper-left corner below the pen tip.
-  - In Inkscape+  - Open Inkscape
     - Select the drawing or text and select ''Path > Object to path''.     - Select the drawing or text and select ''Path > Object to path''.
     - ''Extensions > AxiDraw Control''. Go to tab ''setup''. Click the ''Toggle pen between UP, DOWN'' option. Click apply to toggle the pen down and back up to check the correct vertical movement.     - ''Extensions > AxiDraw Control''. Go to tab ''setup''. Click the ''Toggle pen between UP, DOWN'' option. Click apply to toggle the pen down and back up to check the correct vertical movement.
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 ===== Maintenance ===== ===== Maintenance =====
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 +==== Replace the servo with a cheaper alternative ====
 +Cheap compatible servos can be bought at Gotron: [[https://www.gotron.be/analog-micro-servo-1-3kg-cm-120-rotation.html|FS90]] (€5). Keep the horns from the broken 'Tower Pro' (SG90) servos. They can be used on the new ones.
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 +**Prepare the new servo for installation on the Axidraw**:
 +^ Images      ^ Steps       ^
 +|{{:axidraw:servo_01.jpg?100|}}| Without a horn installed, you cant know the current position of the servo. |
 +|{{:axidraw:servo_02.jpg?100|}}| Attach the old servo horn (no need for the screw yet). |
 +|{{:axidraw:servo_03.jpg?100|}}| Turn it as far as possible one way. |
 +|{{:axidraw:servo_04.jpg?100|}}| Then the other way. |
 +|{{:axidraw:servo_05.jpg?100|}}| Position the horn in the middle of the two motion limits. This is the center position of the gears. |
 +|{{:axidraw:servo_06.jpg?100|}}| Remove the horn. |
 +|{{:axidraw:servo_07.jpg?100|}}| Place it back, but now on the servo's center line. It's ready for installation in the Axidraw plotter. |
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 ==== Tightening the V-slot wheels ==== ==== Tightening the V-slot wheels ====
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