LVL1 ShopBot Certification Collaboration

Overview

Members

• Jim Dallam
• Jeff McCord
• Brandon Johnson
• Christopher Dehner

Wiki Projects (Christopher)

Priority: Checklists

• Checklists - VCarve Checklist, VCarve Checklist - Details, and ShopBot Pre-Job Tasklist
  • Main page = simple checklist table
• Quick Start Guides
  • VCarve Job Setup & Design
  • ShopBot Production & Operation
• Session updates
  • Update PPT, split into:
    • Session 1
      • CNC flow, operation types (simple explanations with examples marked from floor tile project)
      • Machine operations (keypad, goto, fixed vs continuous operation, memorized locations, [PF])
      • tool installation
      • air cutting as gut check(?)
      • zeroing
    • Session 2
      • VCarve
      • More details on operation types
      • Building / ordering toolpaths
      • Time summary
      • Exporting to SBP/GCode
• Wiki Certification Page(?)
  • Which to do: short section in Manual (with contact / setup instructions) OR separate page?
    • Separate = add to main page sidebar
  • Equipment pages: "Certified? (Y/N)" and include link to appropriate certification page
  • Link in each cell = detailed page with sequential photos & timestamped links to YT videos / other resources
• ShopBot Page Updates
• VCarve Material Library
  • Appropriate feeds & speeds (does this discourage checking, though?)
  • Or bit-specific, marking with name & using bit specifications?
  • Cheatsheets

Links

• Google Drive - ShopBot
• Checklists
  • VCarve Checklist
  • ShopBot
  • ShopBot Production Checklist

Training Sessions

Session One

Objectives

• Introduce trainee to concepts required to use the ShopBot
  • Workflow: CAD -> CAM -> GCode/SBP
  • Machine safety & setup
• Familiarize trainee with ShopBot production area and "normal" operation
• Produce a personally cut part for the trainee to take home (currently: *insert latest version*)

Materials

• Session one PPT presentation
• Pizza-box fixture setup for mounting (including base plate, mounting screws, and nylon screws)
• Wood floor tiles (or other stock)
• 1/4" dia shank carbide cutter

Prior Homework

None

Future Certification Projects

• General woodshop certification / class
• Document:
  • Laser cutter procedures
  • 3D Printer setup?