
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