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Our laptops have Aspire 4.5 software for the ShopBot.
Aspire Software Tutorials
Getting Familiar with the ShopBot CNC
Maximum carving dimensions based on our jig:
X= 22.5" (570 mm); Y= 16" (405 mm); Z= 1.5 " (35 mm)
Initial Wood Stock Set- Up in Aspire
Intro to Lines and Vectors in Aspire
Modifying Components
Import an Image into Aspire
Tracing Bitmap to Vector Path
V-Carve and Profile Cutting
Pocket Cutting and Drilling
Exporting Cut Files in Aspire
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Advanced Tutorials
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More Tutorials
Aspire can use the following file types: STL, 3D DXF, 3DS, OBJ, WRL, LWO, V3M
Understanding 2-D vs 3- D carving:http://100kgarages.com/2d_vs_3d.php
ShopBot Tutorials: http://www.shopbottools.com/mSupport/tutorials.htm
ShopBot Training and Cutting Tutorials: http://support.vectric.com/training-material
ShopBot YouTube Tutorial Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/shopbottools
Detailed Step- by Step PartWorks & ShopBot use (MIT): http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/shopbot/index.html
Advanced Tutorials for multi- sided pieces: http://support.vectric.com/training-material/cut3d
Aspire Tools Descriptions: http://www.vectric.com/products/aspire/features.htm
Free projects on 100kgarages.com: http://100kgarages.com/profile.php?id=702
Free projects on 100kschools.com: http://100kschools.com/projects.php
Free projects on Vetric (only can use 3.5): http://www.vectric.com/cool-stuff/projects.html
Cool 3-D Clip Art to use on CNC Machine: http://www.vectorart3d.com/gallery/
Free CNC jointery http://www.flexiblestream.org/project/50-digital-wood-joints
Converting SketchUp files (.SKP) to CNC files (.STL or .DXF).
From SketchUp to CNC machine: http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/woodnews/2009october/sketchup.html
SketchUp file conversion ShopBot forum: http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8930
SketchUp to ShopBot file converter: http://code.google.com/p/zomadicam/
Tutorial on how to convert to .stl files (need plug- ins):http://www.shapeways.com/tutorials/sketchup_3d_printing_export_to_stl_tutorial
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Desktop CNC Documentation https://www.shopbottools.com/support/documentation/desktop
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