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=== Design the slice in [[Solidworks]] ===
=== Design the slice in [[Solidworks]] ===
* Make a copy of the slice you designed. Copy both the assembly and the slice. Let's call these new files mitered_base_piece.SLDPRT and mitered_base.SLDASM. In the assembly, replace the old part with the new one. In the new part, change the height from .5" to 1/2".
* Make a copy of the slice you designed. Copy both the assembly and the slice (technically, we only need the part file for the router, but we will go ahead and make the assembly so that we have a model of our entire system). Let's call these new files mitered_base_piece.SLDPRT and mitered_base.SLDASM. In the assembly, replace the old part with the new one. In the new part, change the height from .5" to 1/2".
[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Mitered_Base.png|500px]]
[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Mitered_Base.png|500px]]
* You will need to make another copy of the mitered_base_piece.SLDPRT. Let's call this mitered_base_piece_with_hole.SLDPRT.
* You will need to make another copy of the mitered_base_piece.SLDPRT. Let's call this mitered_base_piece_with_hole.SLDPRT
* In this piece, add a rectangle hole in the center, 3.25" wide by 1.25" tall.
* In this piece, add a rectangle hole in the center, 3.25" wide by 1.25" tall.
[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Mitered_Base_With_Hole.png|500px]]
[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Mitered_Base_With_Hole.png|500px]]
=== Prepare the design file for the router ===
* You will need to export the DXF of your single mitered_base_piece_with_hole.SLDPRT (not the assembly). Open up this file, and set the view so that you are looking at the front of the design (looking through the hole).
* Save this file as a DXF (Save As, then select the DXF format). If a window pops up asking you for a desired options to save the file, select the first one. The DXF window asks you which view to export. If you are already looking at the appropriate view (and you should be), select the "*Current" option and click the check to export the file. This will show you a render of your 2D DXF design. Click save.
[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Mitered_Base_With_Hole_DXF.png|500px]]
* This is what will be loaded by thy router.If you have an account on the [https://www.shapertools.com/hub/ Shaper Hub], then load your file there. To get an account, set it up on the router itself. There is presently (7/15/2019) not a way to add an account from a computer. If you do not have or cannot get an account, copy your file to a USB drive. This can be uploaded directly into the device.
=== Set up the work piece for the [[Handheld CNC Router]] ===
=== Set up the work piece for the [[Handheld CNC Router]] ===
The Handheld CNC Router expects that it is viewing and routing on a solid surface in one plane. However, we have already cut out our mitered pieces. So, you will need to set up a 1/2" board with tape, and using some double-sided tape or other fastening mechanism, mount the piece to be routed at the bottom of the taped board. Be sure to place the outside of the part upward, so that you route the inset into the proper side. It is also a good idea to stick or mount some 1/2" blocks on either side to give the router a solid base when it is routing your part.
=== Set up the [[Handheld CNC Router]] ===
=== Set up the [[Handheld CNC Router]] ===
Follow the directions given in the [[Handheld CNC Router#Training|Handheld CNC Router Training]] to
=== Route the shelf ===
=== Route the shelf ===