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    Along with the Safe Z setting in the ShopBot...

    Along with the Safe Z setting in the ShopBot software that Scott pointed out, if you use VCarve or Aspire there are some z-axis settings in the "Material Setup" section at the top of the Toolpath...
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    You can use either the MS or VS command, with the...

    You can use either the MS or VS command, with the B-axis speed that you want in the 4th place after the XY, Z, and A axis values. So if you want to set the B axis speed at 50 degrees/sec using the MS...
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    Is that at the start point of the cut for those...

    Is that at the start point of the cut for those letters? If you don't ramp into the cut you can sometimes get a divot and then bump when the bit plunges and then starts cutting, as the cutting force...
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    Brad Does it actually cut in the wrong place,...

    Brad

    Does it actually cut in the wrong place, or does the Preview just look weird? The ShopBot previewer doesn't know anything about your blank size etc so just bases it off of the file.

    Try...
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    My understanding from the original post was not...

    My understanding from the original post was not if you should cut steel, but if it was possible. ShopBot certainly does not recommend, support, or advertise that ShopBots will cut steel, but Jens...
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    https://youtu.be/i61cy7aAi8A?si=SFDuJqFnKw5UDFqb

    https://youtu.be/i61cy7aAi8A?si=SFDuJqFnKw5UDFqb
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    Just a quick reminder that we have several Camps...

    Just a quick reminder that we have several Camps coming up in September and October.

    The Camp at Maker Works in Ann Arbor Michigan is in less that 2 weeks on Sept 23rd, with the Austin Texas Camp...
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    Electric Herald is a good resource for free...

    Electric Herald is a good resource for free guitar files and files for sale. These are the ones they have for Les Pauls

    https://www.electricherald.com/gibson-les-paul-guitar-templates/
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    All those custom cuts are editable but be...

    All those custom cuts are editable but be careful. That whole system of custom cuts does a lot of things, including turning the spindle on at the start of the file and letting you re-zero the during...
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    That tool number limitation is not within the...

    That tool number limitation is not within the ShopBot software, but depends on how the Post is written and what macros it calls. Don't know how the Fusion posts work but with the Vectric TC posts, if...
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    Upcoming camps this Fall!

    Hi all,

    We've got new camps scheduled for this Fall so get your calendars out!

    *) Sept 23rd we return to one of our favorite camp locations, Maker Works in Ann Arbor Michigan.

    *) On Oct...
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    I think it's unlikely since the Keypad has focus...

    I think it's unlikely since the Keypad has focus when it's open...all file execution stops until it's closed and focus goes back to SB3. My guess is that it would have to be wrapped in a windows...
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    If you generally do cutting with just one...

    If you generally do cutting with just one bit...or create a separate toolpath for each bit...you might look at the simplified post processors like the Arc-inch or Arc-MM. They don't look at bit...
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    I don't know of any way to do it automagically in...

    I don't know of any way to do it automagically in the ShopBot software, but I wonder if it could be done with a Windows Shell script? Create a folder and put the default config file in it, then have...
  15. Just a quick reminder for those of you attending...

    Just a quick reminder for those of you attending the campo this Saturday. Don't forget to bring samples and things you've done for Show-and-Tell. It looks like it's going to be a great turnout and...
  16. More info on the Philadelphia ShopBot Camp

    As promised, here's a bit more info on the ShopBot Camp at NextFab in Philadelphia on May 20th.

    As always the camps are free to attend, but ask that you sign up so that we know how much food to...
  17. ShopBot camp in Philadelphia on May 20th

    Hi all,

    Just a quick "put it on your calendar" notice. NextFab will be hosting a ShopBot Camp at their North Philly location on May 20th. More details will follow, but as always these camps are...
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    I don't know if they will work for you, but Wacom...

    I don't know if they will work for you, but Wacom support lists a couple for that tablet. Search for your model at https://www.wacom.com/en-us/support/product-support/drivers
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    I am not by any means a Fusion or 5-axis pro, but...

    I am not by any means a Fusion or 5-axis pro, but my understanding is that currently anything over 3 axis requires a paid subscription for Fusion. The regular paid subscription lets you do 3+2...
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    These are hand carved, but is this what you are...

    These are hand carved, but is this what you are thinking about?

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/906403659/hand-carved-wood-stairs-risers-decor
  21. Hey Marc, I checked with the support guys and...

    Hey Marc,

    I checked with the support guys and there are a couple of options. One is to use pwm to control the power of laser so that it doesn't burn when you are starting up. There are also a...
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    No key needed. Just make sure that you have the...

    No key needed. Just make sure that you have the right software for your ShopBot which you can download here:

    https://www.shopbottools.com/support/control-software

    My guess is that you want the...
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    Evan...if you sign up for the ShopBot newsletter,...

    Evan...if you sign up for the ShopBot newsletter, you'll also get all that info in your inbox.

    https://www.shopbottools.com/community/newsletters

    Bill
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    ShopBot camp in North Carolina

    So...who's going to the ShopBot camp on Oct 22nd at the North Carolina Furniture School in Farmville NC?
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    Most likely the speed setting for that bit in...

    Most likely the speed setting for that bit in your tool database is set too low. Open the file in the ShopBot Editor and see what the numbers are after the line that starts with "MS" or "VS"...it...
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