Hi folks, We've officially opened up Handibot labs as a location for us to post some of what we've been working on related to Handibot. You can leave feedback in the comments area, but also feel free to create a topic if you don't already see one related to a particular entry. Let's kick it off with the rotary indexer link. Keep an eye on the blog for more posts soon.https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,793#msg-793Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:44:22 -0400 Phorum 5.2.22 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,1790#msg-1790 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,1790#msg-1790 Mike Handibot ForumMon, 03 Oct 2016 12:34:51 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,1788#msg-1788 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,1788#msg-1788www.dropbox.com]


Holy moly I had to do some searching to find that. I hope Bryan appreciates it and throws some beta work my way some time. wink wink.

Anyway, yes, if you are holding a kickstarter/1.x this is the most valuable mod you can do to it.]]> Mark Evans Handibot ForumMon, 03 Oct 2016 00:35:19 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,1787#msg-1787 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,1787#msg-1787-------------------------------------------------------
> Hi Richard,
>
> See attached doc for adding a Z zero plate.
>
> David

Way old post, but forum fun strikes again, is this file available anywhere else? I can download it but it's not readable for me.]]> Mike Handibot ForumSun, 02 Oct 2016 23:57:10 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,1118#msg-1118 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,1118#msg-1118handibot.com]

Please get in touch if you've got any questions about the new accessories; they went live in the store around lunchtime.]]> Brian Owen, ShopBot Handibot ForumMon, 08 Jun 2015 13:35:19 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,967#msg-967 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,967#msg-967thanx for the update!

I am super excited that you are working on a manual 4th axis. I don't know if my suggestions lead to this or you guys came up with this independently, but either way it is exciting.]]> Mark Evans Handibot ForumThu, 22 Jan 2015 02:54:30 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,959#msg-959 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,959#msg-959Development Tearm Blog in the LABS section so see what we've been doing and our current thoughts on timing for various projects.

You'll note that we are determined to have that rotary 4th axis accessory out by next month. We'll be making files and BOM's available for everything. I should note though that in the case of this tool, the hardware for the motorized turning is the same as for our Desktop tool and that there are some cast/machined parts. It would probably be relatively easy to come up with something of your own for this, and just put it inside the mounting housing -- so we'll make a point of going through the details of how to hook up and configure additional motor drives.

We are also very excited by something we're calling the "manual" rotary 4th axis (hopefully out a month later). The idea is that a lot of really great stuff can be done in the round by essentially carving around an object at specified angles. The manual rotary 4th axis will allow you to do this in a very affordable manner ... and we're expecting that it will be possible to fabricate the entire setup using your Handibot. (We will try and get some pix up in the LAB area.)

Hi Boris -- On the mac CAM software issue ... I don't know, there may be something ... I do know there are others that would be interested. I understand that Autodesk is planning to add rotary CAM to their Fusion 360 platform which you should be able to use. Fusion 360 looks like it has lots of potential, though the workflow is a bit of a challenge for me at the moment.

The idea of the manual 4th axis noted above is that you essentially machine in 3 axes from multiple angles (think of it as 3+1; Cut3D implements this at 90 degree increments). In a similar fashion, you may be able to kludge shapes using 3-axis mac/cloud software (?). There may be someone here who has tried it?

Meanwhile, of course, when we get to the new FabMo system for controlling Handibots, you will be able to run the tool from your mac or phone.

Ted Hall, ShopBot Tools]]> Ted Hall, ShopBot Handibot ForumWed, 21 Jan 2015 07:22:58 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,934#msg-934 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,934#msg-934
Also is there any mac software for rotary toolpaths like Cut3D]]> Boris Handibot ForumTue, 13 Jan 2015 11:57:31 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,930#msg-930 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,930#msg-930
Thanks!]]> waterjerome Handibot ForumTue, 06 Jan 2015 17:00:12 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,916#msg-916 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,916#msg-916When will it be available for purchase?]]> Magnetar Handibot ForumSun, 14 Dec 2014 11:16:22 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,901#msg-901 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,901#msg-901the nicest thing is that the cutters stay sharp way longer then many woods, as they do not deal with the silica permeating wood.]]> romeug Handibot ForumWed, 19 Nov 2014 20:36:21 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,900#msg-900 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,900#msg-900
Kickstarter backers get a $50 discount, bringing Cut3D to $249. Cut3D allows you to toolpath 3D parts single or multi-sided, so it is nice to have.

The hardest material I have tried personally is poplar. Others have had success with acrylic and even aluminum with the right toolpath parameters.]]> David @ Shopbot Tools Handibot ForumWed, 19 Nov 2014 15:26:22 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,896#msg-896 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,896#msg-896thanx for the above, can you tell us what cut3d will cost for the kickstarters that don't have It?

Also, what is the the hardist matrial you have tried? Aluminum? Baltic Birch?]]> Mark Evans Handibot ForumMon, 17 Nov 2014 02:37:07 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,894#msg-894 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,894#msg-894
The rotary indexer kit will sell for around $1500, which includes the additional driver required to control the indexer motor. Additional software is not included; the indexer can be run with toolpaths generated by Cut3D, which is bundled with Handibots since the Kickstarter campaign. In a future blog post I'll show how Cut3D can be used to create rotary indexed toolpaths. For those interested in simultaneous rotary toolpaths, we recommend DeskProto (the software used in my original blog post). Hobbyists can purchase Deskproto for around $300, and commercial license are $1000. What limitations are you wondering about, size of material? Something else?

David]]> David @ Shopbot Tools Handibot ForumFri, 14 Nov 2014 15:18:10 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,892#msg-892 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,892#msg-892 waterjerome Handibot ForumWed, 12 Nov 2014 03:26:20 -0500 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,889#msg-889 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,889#msg-889Now that the indexer is closer to release we'd appreciate some more info:

Anticipated price?

Will it include all software needed?

What will be the software?

Any more material limitations over the bare Handibot?

Thanx

M]]> Mark Evans Handibot ForumSat, 01 Nov 2014 02:31:12 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,880#msg-880 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,880#msg-880
Yes, the rotary indexer will be a Handibot product in the not-too-distant future.

David]]> David @ Shopbot Tools Handibot ForumThu, 23 Oct 2014 10:05:49 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,871#msg-871 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,871#msg-871
Ted]]> Davidson422 Handibot ForumFri, 03 Oct 2014 21:55:49 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,857#msg-857 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,857#msg-857
G+ post w/ photos is here.

Thanks again to David for providing the directions.

RMW]]> Richard Handibot ForumMon, 29 Sep 2014 16:59:57 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,821#msg-821 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,821#msg-821
RMW]]> Richard Handibot ForumMon, 01 Sep 2014 20:48:11 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,820#msg-820 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,820#msg-820
See attached doc for adding a Z zero plate.

David]]> David @ Shopbot Tools Handibot ForumMon, 01 Sep 2014 15:51:17 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,808#msg-808 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,808#msg-808www.tormach.com]

Hi David, I would appreciate the research. It also comes in an 8" drive, but should be similarly specced. The Z axis on the Handibot seems to have the span suitable for either...thanks, gabriel]]> romeug Handibot ForumSat, 23 Aug 2014 23:41:59 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,807#msg-807 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,807#msg-807-------------------------------------------------------
> Good idea, Richard. I'll add that to my list of
> blog topics.
>
> David

David, short of doing a full tutorial on this topic, is there any info available on how to wire up a Z-zero plate? I have not spent a ton of time with my Handibot but that should be changing soon and this is probably the #1 mod I want to make.

Thanks,

RMW]]> Richard Handibot ForumSat, 23 Aug 2014 05:50:39 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,806#msg-806 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,806#msg-806
PM me the specs or web link to the indexer you have. I'll see what I can find out about using it with Handibot.

David]]> David @ Shopbot Tools Handibot ForumFri, 15 Aug 2014 09:03:32 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,803#msg-803 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,803#msg-803 romeug Handibot ForumWed, 13 Aug 2014 20:40:25 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,795#msg-795 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,795#msg-795
David]]> David @ Shopbot Tools Handibot ForumWed, 06 Aug 2014 15:00:55 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,794#msg-794 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,794#msg-794
Suggestion, if I may be so bold, for a topic: How about a tutorial on adding a Z-Zero plate, including how to wire it into the control system?

Keep up the great work.

RMW]]> Richard Handibot ForumWed, 06 Aug 2014 10:52:42 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,793#msg-793 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,793,793#msg-793
We've officially opened up Handibot labs as a location for us to post some of what we've been working on related to Handibot. You can leave feedback in the comments area, but also feel free to create a topic if you don't already see one related to a particular entry. Let's kick it off with the rotary indexer link. Keep an eye on the blog for more posts soon.]]> David @ Shopbot Tools Handibot ForumTue, 05 Aug 2014 16:28:40 -0400