create a 'Getting Started' section

Author: beardicus

README.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ A curated list of code and resources for computer-controlled drawing machines an
 
 ## Contents
 
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
 - [Hardware](#hardware)
   - [Plotters](#plotters)
   - [Motor Controllers](#motor-controllers)
@@ -27,6 +28,17 @@ A curated list of code and resources for computer-controlled drawing machines an
 - [Plotter Art For Sale](#plotter-art-for-sale)
 - [Other Awesomes](#other-awesomes)
 
+## Getting Started
+
+A short selection of resources to help you get started with pen plotters.
+
+- [What is a pen plotter 2022?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1NpYzETm3M) - Nice video introduction to modern plotters in 2022.
+- [An Intro to Pen Plotters](https://medium.com/quarterstudio/an-intro-to-pen-plotters-29b6bd4327ba) - Good info on getting started with old HPGL plotters.
+- [An Introduction to Pen Plotting](https://mrmrs.cc/writing/pen-plotting-intro/) - Another getting started article with modern pen plotters.
+- [Pen Plotter Programming: The Basics](https://medium.com/@fogleman/pen-plotter-programming-the-basics-ec0407ab5929) - Some basics of programming vector paths, including sorting, joining, and simplifying.
+- [Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1) - A two-part intro to creating generative graphics for plotting.
+- [How to Draw Generative Art with an Axidraw Pen Plotter](https://www.dirtalleydesign.com/blogs/news/how-to-draw-prints-with-an-axidraw-pen-plotter) - Lots of nice tips, not all specific to the Axidraw, plus some pen reviews and handy 3d-printed tools.
+
 ## Hardware
 
 ### Plotters
@@ -197,22 +209,16 @@ Single-line vector fonts or "engraving fonts".
 
 Blog posts, articles, tutorials, galleries, videos, et cetera.
 
-- [An Intro to Pen Plotters](https://medium.com/quarterstudio/an-intro-to-pen-plotters-29b6bd4327ba) - Good info on getting started with old HPGL plotters.
-- [An Introduction to Pen Plotting](https://mrmrs.cc/writing/pen-plotting-intro/) - Another getting started article with modern pen plotters.
-- [Pen Plotter Programming: The Basics](https://medium.com/@fogleman/pen-plotter-programming-the-basics-ec0407ab5929) - Some basics of programming vector paths, including sorting, joining, and simplifying.
 - [On Generative Algorithms](https://inconvergent.net/generative) - Nice 13-part walkthrough of interesting algorithms.
 - [Roland DG DXY-990](https://hackaday.io/project/12276-roland-dg-dxy-990) - Quickstart guide for a Roland flatbed plotter.
 - [The Cohen-Sutherland Line Clipping Algorithm](https://sighack.com/post/cohen-sutherland-line-clipping-algorithm) - Detailed explanation and examples of an interesting algorithm.
 - [Vera Molnár](https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/vera-molnar-in-thinking-machines-at-moma) - OG plotter artist.
 - [Hektor](http://juerglehni.com/works/hektor) - The original cable-based drawbot from 2002.
-- [Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1) - A two-part intro to creating generative graphics for plotting.
 - [Surface Projection](https://nb.paulbutler.org/surface-projection/) - Deep dive into surface projection and hidden line removal using Python and penplot.
 - [Fractal Generation with L-Systems](https://nb.paulbutler.org/l-systems/) - Techniques for creating line-based fractal graphics.
 - [Introduction to TSP art](https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/TSP_art) - Resources for traveling salesman problem (single path) art.
 - [Hidden wireframe removal](https://trmm.net/Hidden_Wireframe) - Discussion and links to code for wireframe removal of STL files.
-- [How to Draw Generative Art with an Axidraw Pen Plotter](https://www.dirtalleydesign.com/blogs/news/how-to-draw-prints-with-an-axidraw-pen-plotter) - Lots of nice tips, not all specific to the Axidraw, plus some pen reviews and handy 3d-printed tools.
 - [The Best XY Plotters in 2020](https://all3dp.com/2/pen-plotters-best-xy-plotters/) - Good overview of the AxiDraw and its clones, plus some DIY options.
-- [What is a pen plotter 2022?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1NpYzETm3M) - Nice video introduction to modern plotters in 2022.
 - [Orbis Tertius](https://www.glkitty.com/pages/orbistertius.html) - An immersive digital installation with plotter output of Martian topography.
 - [Tech Tangents: Plotting For The First Time - HP 7470A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk4c4WMZJZ8) - Nice video showing an HP 7470A operated from an HP 85 computer.
 - [CuriousMarc: HP 7475A Plotter and HPGL Demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr7Mbw9gLpk) - Video of an HP 7475A plotting some demos.