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====== Axidraw ====== | ====== Axidraw ====== | ||
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A3 pen plotter. There are 3 available. | A3 pen plotter. There are 3 available. | ||
- | ==== Quick Setup ==== | + | ===== Quick Setup ===== |
- | Read the [[https:// | + | This is a condensed version. To learn more, here is the [[https:// |
- | === Install the software === | + | [[prepare_your_drawing: |
+ | ==== Install the software | ||
- Install [[https:// | - Install [[https:// | ||
- Install the [[https:// | - Install the [[https:// | ||
- | === Setup the Axidraw === | + | ==== Setup the Axidraw |
- | - Move the AxiDraw to its Home Corner: \\ {{: | + | - **FIRST**: |
- | - Plug in the power | + | - **AFTER** Axidraw is homed: |
- 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 '' | - Select the drawing or text and select '' | ||
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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:// | ||
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+ | **Prepare the new servo for installation on the Axidraw** | ||
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- | === Tightening the V-slot wheels === | + | ==== Tightening the V-slot wheels |
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When the Axidraw arm feels wobbly, tighten the eccentric nuts on the carriage to firm up the motion. | When the Axidraw arm feels wobbly, tighten the eccentric nuts on the carriage to firm up the motion. | ||
- | == Locations of the eccentric nuts == | + | === Locations of the eccentric nuts === |
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The big wheels on the X-axis can be tightened here. Use a number 10 wrench. Only 2 big wheels need tightening. | The big wheels on the X-axis can be tightened here. Use a number 10 wrench. Only 2 big wheels need tightening. | ||
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The smaller wheels on the Y-axis can be tightened here. Use a number 8 wrench. Only 2 small wheels need tightening. | The smaller wheels on the Y-axis can be tightened here. Use a number 8 wrench. Only 2 small wheels need tightening. | ||
- | == Procedure == | + | === Procedure |
* No need to loosen any bolts first. | * No need to loosen any bolts first. | ||
* Turn the eccentric nut one way or another. The direction doesn' | * Turn the eccentric nut one way or another. The direction doesn' |