I just read the new blog update and noticed that the Extended Length Base (y-axis) for V2 Handibots has a Handibot Store targeted release date of 12/2016. Can we get a description of this new accessory? Will this be available on new orders for the V2 Handibot or will this only be available as an upgrade to the V2? I'm thinking of placing an order for the new V2 Handibot but if I can get one with the Extended Length Base, I might wait a little longer before placing an order.https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,1878#msg-1878Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:05:59 -0400 Phorum 5.2.22 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2848#msg-2848 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2848#msg-2848
Here are the T-nuts: [www.mcmaster.com] 98001A130

The connector is a WAGO : [eshop.wago.com]

The WAGO catalog looks like they use a distributor model only---I'd be happy to sell you a pair for $8 (they're a little pricey, I know...). You could also find any 4 pin connector you want on digikey--the motors don't draw a huge amount of current so I think you'd have lots of compact options.

Brian]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumWed, 06 Dec 2017 12:06:36 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2847#msg-2847 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2847#msg-2847
Do you have the part number on the motor connector plug going into the control unit? I'm trying to make it easier to switch back and forth.

Also, what's the part number on the screws you use for the T-track (and else where on the handibot). I'd like to have a few more hand

I've also been thinking about ways to make the switching back and forth go easier. I might have a solution.

Thanks,

Dan]]> Daniel Block Handibot ForumWed, 06 Dec 2017 11:02:07 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2807#msg-2807 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2807#msg-2807
For sure--that would solve that problem. Though it can't get too thick for the bit won't be able to reach the material without bottoming out the pressure foot. Fun problem though--problems with lots of constraints are good!]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumMon, 13 Nov 2017 12:34:21 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2806#msg-2806 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2806#msg-2806
[imgur.com]

That might avoid the clearance issue. I wonder what it would do to suction though. It also might be noisy as hell.

-Dan]]> Daniel Block Handibot ForumMon, 13 Nov 2017 11:26:18 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2805#msg-2805 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2805#msg-2805
The problem was that the big bottom part collided with the inside of the handibot base..limiting travel.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumSun, 12 Nov 2017 16:16:10 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2804#msg-2804 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2804#msg-2804
I'd be interested in seeing the pressure foot you are talking about.]]> Daniel Block Handibot ForumSun, 12 Nov 2017 15:02:26 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2801#msg-2801 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2801#msg-2801
Another option is to redesign the dust foot. For 2.5D cuts on sheet goods--you can get away with a slightly different type of dust collection where you have a spring loaded plate that stays in contact with the material surface at all times. Dust sprays up into a cavity surrounding the bit and is sucked out by vacuum. The dust collection on the Shaper Origin kinda works this way. I've made something like this to be used as a pressure foot for the reciprocating knife accessory I've been mentioning in the optical registration thread--to hold down thin materials while they're being cut. It could also just be used as a dust foot...though less versatile.

One other thing I've tried was for Eric Schimelpfenig..he needed a dust foot that took up less room so I made one that joined to the bottom face of the router rather than wrapping around it. The diameter of the ring was the same as the router diameter. Being attached to the bottom of the router, it would stick much farther down that the current dust foot.

I need to take another crack at the pressure foot this week or the next...could probably adapt that into a more standard dust foot as well.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumSun, 12 Nov 2017 13:33:03 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2800#msg-2800 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2800#msg-2800
Thanks,

Dan]]> Daniel Block Handibot ForumSun, 12 Nov 2017 12:26:51 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2797#msg-2797 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2797#msg-2797Now to figure out a jig for long length signs up to 12" tall and 48" long if any one has any please pass along Go and upgrade today.:)-D]]> rasbldrs Handibot ForumSat, 11 Nov 2017 19:59:09 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2783#msg-2783 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2783#msg-2783
It's not a big deal. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't bad. It doesn't really bother me.]]> Daniel Block Handibot ForumThu, 09 Nov 2017 16:42:26 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2782#msg-2782 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2782#msg-2782
We'll be here for you if you need any assistance over the weekend!]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumThu, 09 Nov 2017 14:31:00 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2781#msg-2781 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2781#msg-2781
That sounds like the end of the motor shaft hitting the plastic holder at the far end of the tool. That plastic piece is there to prevent the motor shaft from "whipping" as it spins--it hasn't been a problem for the shorter handibot motors...but once you get over 18" or so, any wobble in the shaft will resonate and get extreme enough to make the motor stall during quick moves. I didn't want to make that holder too tight on the shaft though...a piece of plumbers tape to deaden the sound maybe? That's my quick fix for the moment. I'll think if there's any other way to limit the sound of the motor shaft without restricting its motion.

Brian]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumThu, 09 Nov 2017 14:28:52 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2780#msg-2780 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2780#msg-2780
https://streamable.com/dubhe]]> Daniel Block Handibot ForumThu, 09 Nov 2017 12:42:47 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2779#msg-2779 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2779#msg-2779 rasbldrs Handibot ForumThu, 09 Nov 2017 05:03:57 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2778#msg-2778 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2778#msg-2778
And--now with better large part cutting ability--people should be able to mill other replacement or upgrade parts! I'm waiting for someone to make a 48" handibot--you'd just need rails, a motor and two long pieces of Aluminum Extrusion! The little parts that hold the rail can be cut on the handibot and you'd just need more of them.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumWed, 08 Nov 2017 14:21:31 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2777#msg-2777 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2777#msg-2777
Also, regarding the cut of the hood, I will just say I did it, it worked perfectly. Just make sure you've aligned the hood straight and that it is on the bend, and you should be good to go.]]> Daniel Block Handibot ForumWed, 08 Nov 2017 13:06:04 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2776#msg-2776 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2776#msg-2776
I put a .crv file with all views of the LST base up on the wiki as well: [sites.google.com]

the scale is 1:1--so it should be perfect for designing jigs...let me know if you'd prefer another format.

....I'll put a 3D STP model up too actually.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumWed, 08 Nov 2017 12:51:37 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2775#msg-2775 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2775#msg-2775 Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumWed, 08 Nov 2017 12:34:34 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2774#msg-2774 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2774#msg-2774
the .sbp is the cut file for making the hood modification--it can be loaded directly into your handibot and run to make the cut. Lemme dig up the .crv and I can stick that up there too for anyone that wants to make adjustments.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumWed, 08 Nov 2017 12:21:25 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2773#msg-2773 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2773#msg-2773-------------------------------------------------------
> Yea--we're not currently working on an extended ve
> rsion of the accessory base...but the ELB (Large S
> heet Tool) is built onto sticks of 1.5" T-slot Ext
> rusion--which would make it pretty easy to build a
> n accessory base onto the tool frame by picking up
> some pre-cut pieces and corner joints from somewhe
> re like McMaster or Misumi. The T-slots in the acc
> essory base are spaced at 1.5" as well--so the rot
> ary axis can bolt straight onto 1.5" Aluminum tslo
> t extrusion

On the one hand, I wish you would as I know it would be just right like everything you do. On the other, you are right it will be relitivly easy to make our own either with T-slot or with wood, or a combination of the two. I've got to quit being so sorry and get something worked out as turning has been one of my main use cases.]]> Mark Evans Handibot ForumWed, 08 Nov 2017 11:54:27 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2772#msg-2772 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2772#msg-2772-------------------------------------------------------
> I can't find the hood cut file.. I go to handibot
> wiki, user docs. and all I get is Hood Modificatio
> n.sbp How am I supposed to open .sbp file with my
> vcarve it has to be .crv doesn't it. Not starting
> out good This is not looking like a good idea :(
> prove me wrong please...

I would hope that Brian is providing both but a .sbp file is ready for your handibot, that is what you get when you save toolpaths in Vcarve. If you want to look at it before cutting, there is a preview function on your handibot.

This mod is not for the faint of heart but I figure if I can do it surely you can.]]> Mark Evans Handibot ForumWed, 08 Nov 2017 11:47:50 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2771#msg-2771 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2771#msg-2771 rasbldrs Handibot ForumWed, 08 Nov 2017 05:57:01 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2770#msg-2770 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2770#msg-2770 Daniel Block Handibot ForumTue, 07 Nov 2017 14:47:29 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2769#msg-2769 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2769#msg-2769
Brown-White-Green-Yellow from left to right--in the place of the original Y motor
I'd meant to include the doc on how to install the accessory motor cable (that is shipped with the rotary axis).

Those extra thingies in the box--They're going to be best explained by a good project video...but they're just little extras that I had found useful during some projects that I'd done with the LST.

The blue ones pop into those rectangular slots of the bottom front and back of the frame. They're a kind of fence that allows you to line your handibot up on a long piece of lumber. I was doing sign carving for some local trails and I found it really difficult to ensure that the handibot wasn't sitting skewed on the board--so I made these little snap in things that the board can be aligned against during that kind of cut.

The yellow wedge things are another add-on to address a problem I had with sign carving. I'm sure we've all experienced this problem where we've got the handibot on top of a piece of material that is much thinner than the base of the tool. Everything seems fine until the router rushes over to one side and the handibot tips off of the material and ruins the cut. The yellow wedges are slid into the extrusion in place of the two clamps (or in addition if that is needed) and their height is meant to be adjusted until they can be locked down for use as outriggers to support the handibot when it is balancing on a thin piece of wood.

The other blue piece should be described in step 49 of the motor removal/bearing swap doc--lemme get them up online just in case.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumTue, 07 Nov 2017 08:54:16 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2768#msg-2768 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2768#msg-2768
Also, while we are at it, a couple of more questions. The instructions seem to be missing how you wire up the new motor the Y axis. The wires are different colors than the old ones, so it wouldn't be easy for me to figure it out.

Finally, there seem to be a few extra pieces in the box not addressed in the instructions. Just so we are clear, I know which pieces are for clamping down, and so I'm not talking about those pieces. But besides those, there appear to be 5 others pieces.

First, there are some curved yellow pieces, what are those for? Second, there are three random blue pieces. I'm guessing one is for the back of the Y-axis screw (also not in the instructions), but I can't figure out what the other two are for. They look like they clip onto something.]]> Daniel Block Handibot ForumMon, 06 Nov 2017 22:53:40 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2767#msg-2767 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2767#msg-2767
I should have installed bearings on the rails of the tool before sending it out--if there aren't any new THK bearing blocks on the long rails of your base--I'll overnight a set to you tomorrow.

Brian]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumMon, 06 Nov 2017 22:29:09 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2766#msg-2766 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2766#msg-2766
I just go my upgrade kit. I'm having a hell of the time getting the bearings to go on the new rails. I'm guessing that's because I have an older handibot (I bought last december). I didn't see any new bearing in the upgrade kit though. Do you need new ones?

Thanks,

Dan]]> Daniel Block Handibot ForumMon, 06 Nov 2017 22:06:16 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2764#msg-2764 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2764#msg-2764Yes, all the adventure edition handibots since this March have been built with compatible rails--so I've got THK rails in stock in the sizes required for the Adventure Edition's 8" base--they'd cost about $50 a piece--so $100 for the set. I don't have them up on the store yet...but that could be an option if people wanted.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumMon, 06 Nov 2017 17:03:46 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2763#msg-2763 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2763#msg-2763
I am not in front of the accessory base to measure and I would not want to even consider purchasing any extrusions until I had the LST in hand. That said, looking quickly at what would be involved from parts and assembly there are several options. Such as stacking 1.5" x 3" rails or framing sides and bottom with 1.5" x 1.5" rails with corner braces. The 40mm x 160mm could result in the least number of parts, but alignment might be an issue.

Building the sides as stacked extrusions would offer the possibility of raising and lowering the base easily based on material thickness. But I digress! :D

Circling back to my first question - "At one point you talked about new rails for the standard base to allow the switching back and forth from the ELB, are these available?" A corollary question might be, are new Adventure Editions being built with compatible rails?

Thanks in advance,]]> moretoyswins Handibot ForumMon, 06 Nov 2017 14:46:39 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2755#msg-2755 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,1878,2755#msg-2755 Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumFri, 03 Nov 2017 14:40:05 -0400