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Shapeoko 3 Installation
The BitSetter attaches to the front of your Shapeoko by sliding over the lip of the front end plate. The unit is
secured to the machine with grub screws inserted from the rear of the BitSetter.
See Figure 5
.
1.
Turn off your machine and unplug it. Disconnect the USB cable.
2.
Insert two M4x6mm screws into the middle row of holes.
See Figure 6
.
3.
Tighten the screws until they hit the back wall of the BitSetter. These screws will raise your BitSetter
up so that it does not rest on the worktable.
4.
Insert the two M4x4mm screws into the bottom holes;
do not tighten them yet.
See Figure 5
.
5.
Slide the BitSetter over the lip of the front end plate,
about 4.5 inches (115mm) from the right edge of the
end plate.
6.
To make sure the spindle can touch the BitSetter
without interference, slowly move your gantry (by
hand) so it is above the BitSetter. Ensure the center of
the spindle is in line with the center of the BitSetter.
See
Figure 7
.
7.
If necessary, slide your BitSetter to the right or left
along the front end plate to align the trigger with the
center of your spindle.
8.
Once aligned, tighten the bottom two M4x4mm screws so they press into the end plate. These need
only be snug, do not overtighten!
NOTE:
If you are using the stock wasteboard, you can access the bottom screws using a ball-end hex key. If using
additional wasteboards, you may need to remove the wasteboard to access the screws.
Figure 7
Figure 6
Figure 5
