Just had some thoughts/notes from the setup/install of my Pro 5 a week ago, wanted to share these. Support was great when i did have a few questions and the forum has been wonderful as well, but there a few things that could have been better in the process.
General:
- Add Setup/Manuals link to website, they are absolutely buried, these should be listed in the main navigation menu.
VFD Install
- No QR code in packaging, had trouble finding the instructions on website, took some searching
- No details anywhere on what an appropriate height for install is, only reference was the height of the previous router, however i started with the VFD
- Control to spindle cord is pretty short on the 4x4, i barely could get it mounted under the table
Bitzero
- No QR code, had to use google search to find instructions
- Link on the product page doesn’t take you a location that has the instructions
Bitsetter
- Instructions online do not reference the connector port on the Pro 5, only talks about taking a control board apart to find the connector.
Shapeoko 5
- Bed hardware for the 4x4 was in with the main controller/power box, wasn’t in the open me first box, i didn’t find it until i was nearly done with the install and realized i had used the wrong screws and had been trying to figure out why i was short screws.
- Rear cable trays are not labeled as stated in the instructions, however the 2 pieces are identical
