ShopBot Series

Three-day introduction series into Shopbot CNC machine. Attendance for all three days is required to be signed off to use the tool.

Day 1 (5/13) 6-8 PM - If you want to get into large-format CNC (computer numerical control) routing, V-Carve is a great place to start. This software takes simple 2-D images and turns them into dynamic 3-D carvings for our Shopbot CNC router. This class will review the basics of V-carve software and will include designing a sign to be cut on the CNC in the following class.

Day 2 (5/14) 6-8 PM - In this session, the group will learn all about the ShopBot, including setup, operations, and upkeep. Folks will also become familiar with the ShopBot components.

No Class 5/15

Day 3 (5/16) 6-9 PM - In this class, students will take their knowledge from the first two parts to make a sign on the ShopBot. Students will prepare their files from the first class in V-Carve. Next, everyone will do a quick refresher on the operations of the ShopBot and review safety. Then, one by one, students will take turns cutting their signs out and shutting down the machine.

Host or Publisher Fabville Design Lab