Documentation

Documents are available here as PDF files that will be useful in operating your CNC router and setting up efficient CNC production processes. This listing includes components of the ShopBot Manual as well as other useful documents.

General

   Quick Reference Guide 4/8/04  Provided as laminated reference sheet in ShopBot Manual
   Command Reference   updated  10/19/07 Added parameters to several commands
    Ready Reference 10/10/05 for the PRTalpha  Includes Starting your PRTalpha, Homing the Tool, Using the Z-Zero Plate and Load and Run a ShopBot Part File 
   SBCS v3 Keyboard Shortcuts   updated  9/12/07  New items added
   Splice Plate Installation -  8/23/07  applies to table assembly 14in deep table sides PRS
  

PartWorks Getting Started Tutorials

    All 5 Tutorials and PostProcessor Updates 5MB  1/14/08 [Download now]

    Getting Started with PartWorks Open Sign  1MB  10/26/07 [Download now]
    Getting Started with PartWorks Cabinet Door 1.4MB  10/26/07  [Download now]
    Getting Started with PartWorks Bulls Head 1MB 10/26/07  [Download now]
    Getting Started with PartWorks3D Bowl 1.1MB  10/26/07  [Download now]
    Getting Started with PartWorks3D Rooster 1.3MB 10/26/0  [Download now]
 

PRS Assembly Manual

    Project 4 Mounting the YZ-Car updated 2/29/08   new    [Download now]
    Project 8 Hooking Up the PRSalpha updated 2/22/08   new    [Download now]
    Project 8 Hooking Up the PRSstandard updated 2/22/08   new    [Download now]

    PRS Assembly with Table Specs. Includes BT "Buddy" setup  10/30/07 [Download now]
      

PRS Owner's Manual

   PRS Assembly Manual 3.4 MB  7/21/07  [Download now]
   Command Reference for the ShopBot Control Software 292KB    updated  9/12/07   [Download now]
   Programming Handbook  265KB  4/24/07  [Download now]
   User's Guide  1.8MB  4/1/07 [Download now]
   Squaring the PRS Tools 4/18/07 [Download now]

Primary Components of the ShopBot PRT Owner Manual

  Assembly Section 8/28/06 5.5MB
  Safety 8/2/06
  Software  9/1/06 1.6MB  contains Part Wizard Tutorials
  Part Wizard CAD/CAM Design Software

  PartWizard Quick Start Tutorial 8/25/04
       - Aligning and Centering Objects in Part Wizard 8/24/06
       - Creating an Inlay in Part Wizard  8/24/06
  Part Wizard 2 Manual - 3MB pdf. Saving to your computer rather than opening is suggested.

PRTalpha Set-Up and Assembly

  E Table Assembly 11/21/06  1.1MB   Includes assembly instructions and measured drawings
  Assembly Manual for the PRTalpha  8/28/06   1.8MB
    Wiring the PRTalpha
    Wiring the Spindle for PRTalpha
    Trial Run
  Surfacing your Table 8/9/04

Accessories

  Dust Skirt,PRS  312KB 7/06/07
  Dust Skirt, PRTalpha 8/22/06
  Indexer  8/22/06
  Probe 8/07/07
  Proximity Switches, PRS included in the PRS Assembly Manual 3.4MB
  Proximity Switches,PRTalpha 5/26/05
  Spindle - Colombo Manual 173KB 6/29/07
  Spindle - HSD Manual for the PRSalpha and PRTalpha 634KB 8/14/07 - includes installation instructions for the additional 24v power supply
  Spindle - HSD Manual for the PRSstandard and PRTstandard    new   1.5MB 2/27/08 -includes installation instructions for the additional 24v power supply
  Z-Zero Plate for the PRTalpha 8/2/06
  Vacuum Hold Down System 12/20/05