How the Shaper Origin locates itself
Rich, sorry missed your question -
Router locates ( has an onboard camera) itself with the stick on domino tape (each domino is different) see my pic in #19 .Then the shape file gets loaded into memory of machine and you set some parameters (such as bit size, z axis zero, grid etc ) then it gets guided around outline of object which comes up on screen of machine. It has a 750watt small router that is free to move inside a 1/2” circle on screen, so as you jerkily make your way around outline it will correct to exactly follow image. Hope this is clear - ish