gclayton, Can you state when this option will be available? After our new controler is finished, we'll release a framework for how early adopters like yourself can create apps for Handibot that run on mobile devices. Given the complexity of the project, it is difficuly to pin down a date for you. The controller is coming along well, and we'd like to have something to show this sby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi gclayton, I've emailed your codes to you, please check your inbox and spam folder and PM me here if you don't see anything. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi gclayton, Thanks for calling that to our attention. On the “Developer Edition” purchase page and in our note to Handibot enthusiasts, we tried to stress that we were still in the early stages of our development of the “Smart Tool” capabilities; that today, the Handibot worked as a small CNC tool and that the added use of the tool via “apps” was still a work in progress. We’ll jump in and maby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Gil, For our prototypes we've been using the motor our standard gantry tools. We've had great experience with them, but they are relatively pricey at around $300 per motor and $300 per driver. Using the considerably less expensive Gecko G250x drivers is also a good possibility. Either way, you will need an external power source and a way to get step and direction to our controllerby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi gclayton, Welcome! Thank you for the feedback. Based on the incredible feedback we received during our Kickstarter campaign, we made a serious effort to prepare ourselves for huge numbers of orders. This involved both prebuilding machines and developing an automated system for receiving orders, communicating staus updates, managing payments and the like. We think we are well positioned tby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Here is a link to the drop-in-T-nuts that hold the Handibot together: You can get them cheaper at high quantitiy, and can probably find an alternate source like Stayfast as well. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Thanks, Mark. We are excited to be over that hump! Jigs will be available very soon in the store. Apps are further behind, but we are working toward them.by David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi thierry, You want a 1000W transformer minimum, and 1200W if you want a little headspace. If you'd rather go 220V, we do have a router that is a dircet drop-in replacement. The power supply is auto-switching... And everything else is properly specified for the 220V setup. Our international version of Handibot should be for sale soon. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Thierry, We are likely a month away from having the internation Handibot available. Due to increased cost of the components required, the international version will be $2895, a $100 increase over the domestic version. Shipping and fees will be assesed on a case-by-case basis. Let us know if you have any other questions. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Check your PM for instruction on how to get a replacement.by David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Ian, We are very close to opening the web store. At the moment, we are still building stock to ramp up production on the International version of Handibot. So that won't be available on day one, but it isn't far behind .by David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
SimonSays, You can loosen the motor at the highest position with the tool on or off. It sounds like your front guard may have been bent a few degrees too far. Can you attach a picture with a few from above? If that is the case, we can send you a replacement. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Chad, The control card and software are 6 axis ready. Beyond 4 axes you'll need an external driver that is powered seperately. You'll then splice the step and direction to the control card. The easiest thing to do immediately is add the Gecko driver for the 4th axis and run the motor leads outside the electronics enclosure through the existing chase. We typically use a Wago coby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
SimonSays, can you get your hands on a decent set of T-handle allen keys? For the motor alignment routine to work properly, you need to be able to tighten the bolts while the router is in the highest possible position. Our next step will be to loosen the Z motor plate -to- gusset bolts and the carriage plate -to- gusset bolts while the router is in the highest position. Similar to our first eby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Chad, First, you'll need a Gecko G250x driver which you can purchase from us or through any number of online resellers. Our interface board is ready to accept this driver as well as 4 motor wires. Do you have a motor picked out already? What type of indexing do you have in mind? Rotary, Linear? Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi SimonSays, Thank you for your initial observations. We will use your comments to help improve our documentation to improve user experience. If you have an overly tight Z motor, we may want to check the alignement. The best practive is to raise the Z as high as it will go and loosen the 4 bolts that holds the motor to the motor plate. This should allow the motor to "relax" intoby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Bob, PM me with your shipping address and we will get a switch coming your way. If you are able to take a picture of the switch and attach it to the PM, I'd like to see how the switch failed. Thanks, Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Robert, Private message me your first and last name and I will message you back with your software license codes in case you aren't able to find the email we sent you. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Mark, Can you link me to the jig you are interested in? Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Your feed and speed will depend on the quality of bit you use (we recommend Onsrud upcut O-flute). A good starting place for your tool is .5"/second-1"/ second and .010"-.015" pass depth. Start with the router dial almost all the way up and dial back as needed. The Talk ShopBot forum is a wealth of information, but be aware that most of the users there have never usedby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi John, The APP HQ is indeed our running list of suggestions of what APPs warrant development. We are working on the underlying system that will define how APPs work. The circle cutter app was our first proof of concept. Until the system is fleshed out a bit furter, even circle cutting is best acheived using the CC comand in ShopBot software. Simple circles, arcs, and lines can be cut dirby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Glad to hear we have you up and running. We are taking note of these reports of loose bolts. We currently are investigating whether bolts with Loctite preapplied is a better solution than applying liquid Loctite at the time of assembly. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi John, Welcome! We haven't tried cutting glass yet with Handibot. We have used diamond drag knives such as the one linked below to engrave glass, and I've heard of others using the same bit to score and snap glass. Please do share any of your projects with us as you begin to experiement in this area. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Marc, For simplicity, we are contacting you to try and solve your issue offline. For transparency and documentation, we'll update here once we've found the solution. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Glen, Your second PM did make it. We'll get a switch sent out to Karim this week. Best, Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Glenn, Sorry to hear that your limit switch was damaged in shipping. That is a warranty issue and we can ship a replacement for you today. Please private message me and we will arrange the details.by David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
that is great, Tim! Thanks for sharing! Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Richard, In a couple of weeks we are opening our online store for Handibot and, at first, a sampling of accessories. That will be your first chance to purchase the jigs from Shopbot. We hope that, as you've asked, some of our existing larger-format tool owners who already offer their services will supplement our offerings. You might try 100kgarages.com/ to see if there is a local Fabbeby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Great to hear, Tim! Thanks for sharing. We'd love to see pictures too. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum
Hi Tim, You can start at a specific line by going to File-Goto line/single step. That will walk you through the process. Davidby David @ Shopbot Tools - Handibot Forum