Overview
touchscreen
spindle
dust port
Touchscreen: Origin's 5 inch multi-touch display
controls Origin's many features.
SM1 Spindle: Origin is equipped with a powerful
720-Watt motor. It features variable speed control
and on-board electronics to deliver soft start,
thermal and overload protection, and constant
speed under load.
Dust Port: Origin is intended to be used with a
dust extraction system. Origin's dust port accepts
many common vacuum hose sizes, or you may
use the hose that's included with Origin.
Spindle Switch: You're in control. For your
safety, Origin's SM1 Spindle will never turn on
automatically. Use the spindle switch to turn on
the spindle when you're ready to start cutting.
Spindle Mount: The SM1 Spindle is designed to
be removable for safe and easy router bit
changes. After loosening the spindle mount bolt,
simply remove or insert the SM1 Spindle.
Handles: Always firmly grasp both handles when
operating Origin. The buttons on each handle
map to the functions shown on the screen.
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spindle switch
spindle mount
handle
Overview
speed control
z-axis
collet lock
Speed Control: The SM1 Spindle has adjustable
speed from 10 000 to 26 000 RPM, with the lowest
speed mapped to 1 on the dial, and the highest
speed mapped to 6. Use this dial to adjust the
spindle rotation speed. For a list of recommended
cut speeds for various materials and applications,
visit support.shapertools.com.
Z-Axis: Origin's Z-Axis is responsible for plunging
and retracting the SM1 Spindle.
Collet Lock: Press the collet lock and use the
included 19mm wrench to change router bits in
the SM1 Spindle.
Back Handle: On the go? Carry Origin using the
back handle.
Camera: Origin uses a computer vision system
to track its location on your workpiece. Keep the
camera unobstructed and the lens cover glass
clean to ensure the best cutting experience.
USB Port: No network? No problem. If your Origin
is not in range of a Wi-Fi network, you can also
transfer design files using a USB flash drive.
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back handle
camera
usb port
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