Using Origin

Extensions

• Box Joint Basic User Guide
• Extensions on Origin
• Text Basic
• Box Joint Basic

Getting Started

• Getting Started Guide
• Product manual of Origin
• Creating a Shaper Account
• Updating your Origin via Wi-Fi
• Updating Origin via USB drive
• Log into Your Profile on Origin

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Workspace Setup

• Using ShaperTape
• Common Error in Taping
• Tape Visibiliy Indicator
• Workspace Lighting
• Dos & Don'ts of Workspace Setups
• What Double-Sided Tape Should I Use?

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Scanning

• Workspaces
• Starting a New Scan
• Add to Scan
• Scanning Tips
• Returning to a Workspace
• Workpiece Veiling

Design Mode

• Gridding Techniques
• Placing a Design in a Scanned Workspace
• Copying a Design
• Removing a Design
• Create a Circle on-tool and cut it
• Create a Rectangle on-tool and cut it

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Cut Mode

• Cutting Basics
• Cut Depth
• Cut Types
• Cut Offset
• Bit Size
• Z Touch

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Cutting Principles and Techniques

• Troubleshooting on Long Cut Operations
• Getting Great Cuts
• Cutters
• Which collets can I use with Origin?
• Materials Recommendations
• Spindle Speed Settings

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Tips and Tricks

• Video Demonstration of & with Origin
• Pocketing Procedure
• Cut Type Encoding
• ShaperTape Separation
• Cut Offsets
• Calculator Tool

Usage FAQs

• Updating Origin's Software (if your Origin is on Golden Gate or later)
• Safely Transporting Origin
• Powering Down Origin
• Checking your Software Version
• How do I remove the Transport Lock?
• How do I remove and reinstall the Spindle?

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