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§2.2, AxiDraw anatomy, continued:
Detail: Pen holder
Pen-lift
servo motor
Vertical slide
Thumbscrew
Pen Clip
Pen Clip
Screws
Y Tie Block
Vertical shafts
Y Shafts
Belt
2.2 Handling the AxiDraw
1).
Lifting:
Lift AxiDraw by the base blocks, or by the stepper motors or X shafts if
necessary. Do not lift by the cables, cable guides, or pen holder.
2).
Heat:
Please note that the two stepper motors may get warm. This is normal, but
it is helpful to be aware of it. They should not get too hot to touch.
3: Overview: Getting Started with AxiDraw
In brief, here are the steps to getting started with the AxiDraw:
1) Install the software.
2) Open or create the artwork that you would like to print.
3) By hand, move the carriage to the upper-left Home Corner.
4) Connect power and USB cables.
5) Check pen-up and pen-down heights.
6) Set up your pen and paper.
7) Begin plotting from within the AxiDraw software.
Part 4 of this guide goes through the first item on the list: Installing the software. Parts
5 through 8 go through setting up your AxiDraw for use. Part 9 walks through making
your first plot, and various options available while plotting. Part 10 talks about designing
for AxiDraw. It is followed by sections on various tips and tricks for using your machine.
