
Desktop Quick Start Guide • October 6, 2017
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Table of Contents
Desktop Safety and Precautions.............................................................................................................5
What’s in the Crate? ................................................................................................................................7
ShopBot Desktop Overview ....................................................................................................................9
Uncrating...............................................................................................................................................10
Assemble Parts .....................................................................................................................................10
Tool Orientation and Direction of Axes..................................................................................................11
Software and Computer Conguration .................................................................................................12
Connect Power......................................................................................................................................12
Launch Software ...................................................................................................................................13
Tool Movement......................................................................................................................................14
The “Easy” Control Panel .............................................................................................................14
The Keypad ..................................................................................................................................15
Zero the X- and Y-Axes .........................................................................................................................19
Zero the Z-Axis......................................................................................................................................20
Move to Home Position.........................................................................................................................23
Warm Up (Spindle Models Only) ...........................................................................................................24
Desktop Spindle RPM Settings.............................................................................................................25
Trim the Deck ........................................................................................................................................26
Switch to ShopBot FULL.......................................................................................................................28
Surfacing the Deck................................................................................................................................29
Beyond the Basics ................................................................................................................................31
Vcarve Pro ....................................................................................................................................31
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................32
Transportation .......................................................................................................................................32
Resources .............................................................................................................................................33