Digitizing Probe

Make a copy of an object in 3D with our digital touch probe. The Digitizing Probe can also be used to trace the outline of the edges of a flat part in order to produce a 2D file for cutting out copies of the part. Tips and tricks are added to this video and both 2D and 3D are demonstrated.

[@DavidParker-cf2km]

Compatible with Linux OS?

[@WaffleBone]

The ShopBot 3 software is only compatible with Windows OS, you can find the required specs here: www.shopbottools.com/mProducts/computerRequirements.htm

[@bobd1311]

What software is used to capture the points found by the probe?

[@shopbottools]

SB3 (ShopBot control software) is what captures the points. It is all built into the ShopBot software. Hope that info helps! Happy to answer any other questions - [e-mail]

[@farhanchoudhre6962]

Does this work with mach3 ?

[@shopbottools]

The digitizing probe is normally closed switch. We are not familiar enough with Mach3 software to determine if it will work. Sorry about that!

[@teslabolt007]

Would this work with a Laguna router table?

[@andrewmyers7131]

I am considering the purchase of a ShopBot but am concerned about the design software. While I am completely self taught I am extremely comfortable using AutoCAD and own Mechanical 2010. In reading everything that I could on the website I see no mention of compatibility or steps required to import a dwg file for use. Where could I find information on this?

[@ukktor]

+Andrew Myers As an SB owner, I can tell you that there is an import function in Vectric software and I have used it to import AutoCAD DXF files. That info may not be on the SB page, but I am sure you can find more info on the Vectric software site (included with your SB), as this is a software function, not a hardware function. www.vectric.com/

[@andrewmyers7131]

+will newton thanks so much! Any issues importing 3D models?

[@janellecherrytoca1715]

Andrew Myers