Stopping the ShopBot Page -2-
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Stopping with the Space-Bar or “S” key
In a non-emergency situation, you might want to stop the movement of the carriages
without cutting power to the motors. This can be done by hitting the SPACE BAR or the
“S”top key. This will stop the movement of all three axes. If the tool is moving slower than
3”/sec, the router bit will stay in its current position. If the tool is going faster than 3”/sec,
the movement speed of the X and Y axes will be ramped down, and the cutter will be pulled
up and out of the material. The spindle/router will be not shut down.
In both cases, the computer will display a message screen to prompt you for what to do
next.
The presence of a Remote Stop Switch does not alter the need to good safety procedures
for operating your ShopBot. You should always stand clear of the tool when it is in
movement, preferably positioning yourself near the computer controlling the operation. A
Personal Robotic Tool can be a very safe power tool as long as all safety procedures are
followed.
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