Shapeoko BitSetter (New Product Launch)

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We just posted a new product we’ve been working on for a while, the Shapeoko BitSetter, at:

The BitSetter adds the Nomad tool change workflow to Shapeoko for users who do a lot of multi-tool jobs.

We’re launching this one quietly on the forum only for now so you guys get the first shot at getting one.

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Very awesome!

P.S.
Is it just me, or is there another product on display in the end of that video?

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More details to come on that one (very soon)…

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Oh man, Thanks lot for this! I spent so many years zeroing without the XYZ block, and after using it for just the last few months or so I can’t imagine not having it again.

Using diamond PCD bits (diamond is not conductive) has brought me back to “the old days” and zeroing Z with a brass feeler gauge again, and this non-conductive Z-setter is going to be great.

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This just made my day…

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Dagnabbit, my post-Thanksgiving resolution to stop buying shop stuff (temporarily) didn’t last for 1 day…

Thanks Rob.

RMW

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I watched the video, and it explains well enough the BitSetter’s use and it should be a great help.
I use the current Probe to initially set material. What is the upcharge for the splitter?
I think I would continue to use the probe initially and the BitSetter to change the bits during the cutting.
Thanks!
John

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That’s the intended workflow- the Touch Probe sets the job and the BitSetter manages tool changes.

The splitter is included with the BitSetter

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Thanks Rob. Guess I just spent another $120 :slight_smile:

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Order placed, awaiting the arrival

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Hey, I need a COUPON CODE!

Just Kidding! Order is Placed:innocent:
Thanks for giving us a heads up.

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If using Vcarve Pro does this mean I can have all the gcode in 1 process verses a multiple gcode for each job tasks.

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That’s exactly the point of BitSetter. Put all of your toolapths in one file and let the machine handle the change in lengths.

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Ordered. … THANKS

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Christmas just came early! My VCarve Pro question was addressed above thankfully.
Can’t wait.

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Ordered! Can’t wait to start using it!

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The default Vectric post processor might not support tool changes, but I believe someone was saying it’s not difficult to mod the post processor to support it.

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Thanks for letting us know. Just ordered. It was about $148.00 with tax and shipping (3 day select UPS). Looking forward to getting it.

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Yes @neilferreri modified both inch and mm PP for Vectric and posted in another thread.

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