Shapeoko 2 Works Kit Tutorial – Desktop CNC 3D Carver Router by Inventables



The Shapeoko 2 has been upgraded to the X-Carve as of March 2015. Get the latest info here: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve

This video will take you through the entire process of building the desktop CNC router formerly sold by Inventables known as the Shapeoko 2. This video shows the “works kit” which contains several upgrades. This is a highly capable machine and even includes free software Easel to produce your own designs with the Shapeoko. It is used to cut wood, plastics and soft metals out of solid sheet materials.

https://www.inventables.com/technologies/desktop-3d-carving-cnc-mill-kit-shapeoko-2

Table of Contents:
Wheels & Idlers (starts just after intro)
Carriages https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Yy6A3Mif0QY
Z-Axis https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Yy6A3Mif0QY
Gantry https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Yy6A3Mif0QY
Y-Axis https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Yy6A3Mif0QY
Work Area https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Yy6A3Mif0QY
Electrical Wiring https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Yy6A3Mif0QY

Note: wiring at then end of the video (43:05) should be the following. Green goes to ground, White goes to (N) Neutral, and Black goes to (L) Line.

Kits sold BEFORE January, 30th 2015 were sold without following parts:

Zip Wire – 30461-01: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/zip-wire
Spacers for gShield Enclosure – 25312-05:https://www.inventables.com/technologies/aluminum-spacers#25312-05
one Terminal Block – 25306-01: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/terminal-block#25306-01
Extrusion for drag chain – 26047-01: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/aluminum-extrusion-20mm-x-20mm-clear#26047-01
M5 10mm BHCS (10 pack) for drag chain – 25286-01: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/button-head-cap-screw#25286-01
M5 12mm BHCS (10 pack) for drag chain – 25286-02: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/button-head-cap-screw#25286-02
Three (3) Extruision Bracket (Single Slot) – 26017-02: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/extrusion-bracket-single-slot#26017-02
M5 Insertion Nuts (10 pack)- 25281-02: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/pre-assembly-insertion-nuts#25281-02

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