Thanks to all who replied. For some reason I didn't see new messages over the weekend, but I have replied to all messages. Tool is still available I'll try to update this topic if it is gone. I do have quite a few accessories and I'd rather sell it as a package - that will probably be a local pickup situation since I did have some questions about shipping.by RS - Handibot Forum
I love my Handibot, and it certainly got some use. Unfortunately, some personal issues have come up and I don't really have the time or opportunity to use my machine much anymore. If someone wants to make an offer and get a deal on an Adventure Edition, send me a PM and we can talk/email. I have the Handibot plus some accessories (large index jig, laser sight, extra spindle, etc).by RS - Handibot Forum
I'll have to look into renaming the extension. I have tailmaker and I couldn't use it with the handibot with the .tap file. Tailmaker is awesome if you want perfect fitting boxes without hassle. It takes a little to get it set up. It is, however, very slow with something like the DWP611 as a spindle. It won't index - so you will be stuck with 6-8 inch widths on your box.by RS - Handibot Forum
I have done finger joints with the handibot. Dovetails wouldn't be hard to do - but it would take some programming on the vectric side. Personally, you can't beat the speed and accuracy of the Leigh jig with a pair of routers. The largest Leigh jig is about $600 with the accessory, and if you get a pair of 2HP routers - add another $300 or so. The dust collection is light years beby RS - Handibot Forum
Ok - so if I recall - when you use the XYZ home tool, it will home the Z-axis to the top of it's travel. It makes sense to home to tool to the top so that you aren't dragging the bit across any material when x and y get zeroed. From the homing - your X and Y are zeroed automatically. Once you finish homing your tool, you then have several choices to zero your "Z". Peby RS - Handibot Forum
I'm super jeleous! This stuff is pretty great. If you are into making signs - the ColorCore is great as well. It has an interior color with a smal (.08 ish) skin of a different color on the outsides. It is super durable outdoors. (same company - King Plastics). The only people that have it around here are hours away and only sell it in full sheets. I think it is around $125 for aby RS - Handibot Forum
Just as mark said - set a flat depth to your V-carve. If you are using solid wood - you usually don't want your carving too deep anyway or it can warp on you. Also - if it drastically increases your cut time, use the large area clearance tool. It will require a bit change - but you will find it cuts much faster than V-bit alone. However, in my personal experience, the more you canby RS - Handibot Forum
My best guess is the material and type of cut. You say you are 3d routing - are you getting a lot of strings or is it coming off as dust and small chips? When this happens for me it is usually a material that cuts 'stringy' and it gets clogged pretty much where you mention.by RS - Handibot Forum
I had some Z-axis issues similar to what you are describing when I started. Here is my 2 cents: I would try taking the router completely out of the unit and zero the Handibot to HOME. After homing the Handibot, I would move the Z-axis right in the middle. When that is done - pop the router into the Handibot and let it slide until the tool touches the top of the workpiece. If the toolby RS - Handibot Forum
I'm not sure about the Handibot version (as I also own V-carve apart from the Handibot) but my clipart was available from Vectric. If you have a user account portal at vectric.com - you can download your software and clipart - plus any other purchases you may have made. I don't know if this helps at all - but I would check on vectric's website and see if there is a way toby RS - Handibot Forum
Ok - I've looked at the model and I think I get it, but I'm not 100% sure. Anyone have a picture of this guy in action?by RS - Handibot Forum
So - in the first 10 seconds of the video - is the machine just hanging off the edge of the plywood or are the wheels supported somehow? Since the Handibot can't cut the area right in front of the pointer to index - maybe you can do some pilot holes for a drill - similar to a Kreg shelf pin jig. Then you could drill holes at whatever point you want to index and just use a spare 1/4"by RS - Handibot Forum
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These look great. Grippy wheels would be nice - I can imagine putting it on a pair of U-channel grooves and driving it in the X-direction or just running it along a piece of plywood for cutouts - similar to how I would use my tracksaw. Still shooting for a December release to the store?by RS - Handibot Forum
The only problem with a spindle is that those are usually three phase or 220V. The Hitachi is the lighter/smaller of the 2 1/4 HP I looked for - but I'm still doing some research.by RS - Handibot Forum
Hah! I was listening to the WoodtalkShow while posting this and they happened to be talking about the X-carve - I obviously meant Handibotby RS - Handibot Forum
Just wanted to ask a general question - I'd like to eventually upgrade to a router that will do 1/2" bits and possibly run some rail/stile or profile type bits when the extended Y axis comes out. Nothing as crazy as a panel raising bit (maybe a vertical one!) Is there any foreseeable issue in running a 2 1/4 HP motor in the X-carve? I'm not sure what the relay on the on/off isby RS - Handibot Forum
Hey! It works! First time I can remember being able to see pictures that were attached. I see what you mean about some of the stools not lining up 100% though. Let us know how they turn out!by RS - Handibot Forum
Nice idea. Is there a way for this new sled to index in the X? Looks like you aren't worried about indexing at all in this video.by RS - Handibot Forum
Wow! Can't wait to get that guy.by RS - Handibot Forum
ok, I'll give it a try. FYI, I had a copy of V-carve pro prior to purchasing a handibot - I would assume the output would be the same though? I haven't downloaded/used the handibot specific version.by RS - Handibot Forum
Nice! Looks like a 1/8" bit about 2 - 2 1/2 inches long? I'm guessing a spiral "o"? Did you just set the depth of cut really high because it is a pumpkin? Looks like you did everything in a single pass.by RS - Handibot Forum
Here are the first several lines of code: 'Rounding Toolpath 'File created: Sunday October 16 2016 - 02:52 PM 'For ShopBot Control: SB3 Alpha from Vectric ' 'UNITS:Inches ' 'Set router RPM to 12000 PAUSE ' ' 'Turning router ON SO,1,1 PAUSE,2 ' VD,,5 &Diameter=1.5000 &FeedRate=1.7 &RotationalFeedRate=&Feby RS - Handibot Forum
FYI, the error is: An Error Occurred! Expected "$", "%", "&", "(", ":", "\"", [ \t], , [^,\n"], , end of input, float or integer but "," found. (Line 13)by RS - Handibot Forum
O.K. - Just got the rotary axis all hooked up and working. When I use V-carve and set up a rotary toolpath, then go to export it, I'm using the ShopBot(indexer)(inch) setting. When I try to use the file in fabo, I get an error. If I export the file with normal shopbot settings, it runs great. Is this a post-processor issue or is there some macro I'm missing? Thanks!by RS - Handibot Forum
I've had some limited success with this as well. Definitely not Handibot's forte. The closest I've come is to realize that you have to clean up after every tile. Any dust on the material can throw off the engraving. Clean real well, and move to the next tile. Everything has to be clamped really, really well. Make sure you pull the handibot back against the rail to assure itby RS - Handibot Forum
Ok, makes some sense. I was hoping to be able to index 8 inches at a time, but I will still be able to index 4 inches at a time. Seems a little silly - they could have made that rail .5 inches thinner and we could have full z-axis depth. Still, it is usable, I will just have to re-think my plans a little. It's all a learning curve!by RS - Handibot Forum
So I just got my handibot up and running after the update and have the accessory base. When I attach the handibot to the base, I started to check my Z-clearance and have found that I can't use the 0 position in the Y direction. If I leave it at zero - there is about .5 inches of the router that hits the edge. Essentially, I have to set the Y zero to .5 in order to use the accessory baby RS - Handibot Forum
Thanks! Order placed, and I can't wait to play with it. With the new FABMO update, can I leave the rotary attached all the time? What I'd like to be able to do is a typical 3-axis cut, then move the rotary manually through the fabmo interface and do another 3axis cut either on the back or side.by RS - Handibot Forum
Oh - also forgot to ask: Has the FABMO software been updated to allow a 4th axis to work yet or do you still have to replace the Y axis with B to use the rotary? Thanks again.by RS - Handibot Forum