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===== Quick Setup ===== | ===== Quick Setup ===== | ||
- | Read the [[https:// | + | This is a condensed version. To learn more, here is the [[https:// |
+ | [[prepare_your_drawing: | ||
==== Install the software ==== | ==== Install the software ==== | ||
- Install [[https:// | - Install [[https:// | ||
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==== 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 ==== |