Hello folks,

I'm a new member considering the purchase of a used Shopbot. The owner has very little information on the machine; I believe it is an early PRT.

He acquired it used for his business, but then found someone with a laser cutter that could do the work more cost effectively, so he never did anything more than fiddle with it.

He says he can't demo because the computer isn't working. I want to propose that I provide a computer for a test drive, but I know nothing about the machine and wouldn't know where to begin.

I know I can download the control software here. But once I get the computer hooked up what should I do to check that everything's working? Or is this too complex a request?

All help is appreciated.

Regards,
Mike