Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements to run eggbot

You will need a computer with a working USB port to connect to the eggbot. Our software is designed to run on Windows, Mac, and Linux. We'll be actively testing this right up until the new kits ship, to make sure that everything is in good shape when you get your kit. :)

Power Supply

The power supply that is shipped with the new Eggbot Gamma kit is 9V at approximately 1.5 Amp DC with the center of the barrel jack positive. Using a lower voltage or amperage power supply may reduce the resolution of the stepper motors and give substandard results. The new power supplies are designed to run on US and international voltages-- a simple plug shape adapter is all that's needed to run the Eggbot in Europe, for example.

Older Kits

If you have an Eggbot "Beta" kit from 2009 (Clear chassis), an upgrade kit will be available for nominal cost to update your pen lift mechanism to the current version, making your kit fully compatible with the current "Gamma" release. Please contact us for details.