Shopbot CNC Router (PRS Standard)

The CNC router can cut materials like wood, plastics, foam, and even soft metals such as aluminum. Some examples of things that can be made on the CNC are signs, furniture, cabinetry, carvings, props & set components for theater productions, and even jigs/fixtures for manufacturing applications.

User Manuals:

https://www.shopbottools.com/ShopBotDocs/files/SBG%2000142%20User%20Guide%2020150317.pdf

Quick Start Guide:

https://www.shopbottools.com/ShopBotDocs/files/QuickstartGuidePRSAlphaStandard.pdf

Instructables Guide:

https://www.instructables.com/ShopBot-CNC-Router-Class/

Cutting/Movement Area105” x 49” x 8”

File Types – .EPS, .SVG, .DXF, .DWG, .STL (3D files can be imported into VCarve for carving purposes)

SoftwareVCarve Makerspace Edition*, Fusion 360, SolidWorks*. Members of the fab lab can get a version of VCarve installed on their personal PCs, and can also get a version of SolidWorks via their fab lab membership. You can design for the Shopbot using 2D Vector/Graphic Design Software or 3D CAD.

*contact fab lab manager for info on downloading software

More details….

Free/Low Cost Software:

Some examples of free or low cost programs:

2D Vector/Graphic Design:

3D CAD

Projects/Files:

Free

Vectric/Shopbot Projects:

These projects usually include all the information that you need to complete a project, including the design files and what materials to use.

Community, Free Projects

Project of the Month

Archived Projects

Paid:

Free furniture plans:

Other Resources

Project Gallery