View source for ShopBot Pre-Job Tasklist

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= Overview =
Use this list to safely and properly use the ShopBot. You can click through links to view more detailed instructions and resources.

Note: a physical copy of this checklist is available on the ShopBot work desk.

= Checklist =
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! Task !! Photo
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| Complete [[VCarve Checklist]] || [[File:Vcarve-checklist-ex|thumb]]
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| Power on control box || [[File:shopbot-control-box|thumb]]
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| Home X,Y Axis || [[File:x-y-home-graphic|thumb]]
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| Check chuck is secure || [[File:shopbot-chuck-check|thumb]]
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| Run spindle warm-up routine || [[File:spindle-warm-up-graphic|thumb]]
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| Install mill bit in chuck. Monkey tight. || [[File:shopbot-chuck-installation|thumb]]
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| Position mill bit to origin (set in VCarve)<br>(''unless using absolute positioning''<br><br>For more, see [[ShopBot Bit Positioning]] || [[File:homing-bit-to-origin|thumb]]
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| Home Z Axis. || [[File:shopbot-z-homing|thumb]]
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| Ensure Z homing plate and alligator clips are returned to holder || [[File:homing-plate-home|thumb]]
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| (OPTIONAL) Use Keypad Quick Positions to memorize toolchange and job location || [[File:quick-position-ex|thumb]]
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| Ensure sane Safe Z Height (Cutter Values > Set safe Z height) || [[File:safe-z-height|thumb]]
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| Ensure tool will not hit screws or other objects securing material.<br><br>For more, see [[Securing ShopBot Material]] || [[File:securing-material-to-shopbot|thumb]]
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| (OPTIONAL) Ensure system log is enabled for suspend/resume. || [[File:suspend-resume-log|thumb]]
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| Attach dust collector boot. || [[File:dust-collector-boot|thumb]]
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| Open dust collector valve. Close other dust collector valves. || [[file:dust-collector-values|thumb]]
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| Turn dust collector on. || [[file:dust-collector-switch|thumb]]
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| Load file, and click run. || [[file:load-part-file|thumb]]
|}