Desktop Series Quick Start Guide SBG00232
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Table of Contents
Desktop Tools Safety and Precautions ......................................................................................................... 3
What’s in the Crate? ..................................................................................................................................... 6
ShopBot Desktop Overview .......................................................................................................................... 8
Uncrating ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Assemble Parts ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Tool Orientation and Direction of Axes ....................................................................................................... 11
Video Demonstration .................................................................................................................................. 12
Software and Computer Configuration ....................................................................................................... 13
Plug in Pendant and Connect Power .......................................................................................................... 13
Launch Software ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Setup Home Position and Square the Machine .......................................................................................... 16
Zero the X- and Y-axes .............................................................................................................................. 19
Tool Movement ........................................................................................................................................... 20
The Position Window .................................................................................................................................. 20
The Keypad ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Installing a Bit ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Zero the Z-Axis ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Move to Home Position .............................................................................................................................. 29
Spindle Warm-up Routine........................................................................................................................... 29
Desktop Spindle RPM Settings................................................................................................................... 30
Trim the Deck ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Switch to ShopBot FULL ............................................................................................................................ 33
Surfacing the Deck ..................................................................................................................................... 33
VCarve Pro ................................................................................................................................................. 36
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Transportation ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Resources .................................................................................................................................................. 38
ShopBot Tutorials & Videos ........................................................................................................................ 38
ShopBot Training Classes .......................................................................................................................... 38
CAD/CAM Software Packages ................................................................................................................... 38
Tooling, Materials, and more ...................................................................................................................... 38
ShopBot Forum........................................................................................................................................... 38
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................................... 38
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