Getting Started With Origin

Just get your Origin? We’ve created some videos to help guide you through unboxing your Origin and making your first cuts.

Getting Started With Origin

Watch these videos to learn how to get started

Lesson 1: Unboxing

Your Shaper Origin has arrived!  Watch this video to get a quick overview of what you will find inside your systainer as well as an orientation of Origin and accessories.

Lesson 1: Unboxing

Lesson 2: Aircut

In this video, you’ll get an introduction to Origin's user interface and cutting behavior by using safe & quiet air-cuts.  You won’t actually cut anything so feel free follow along on any surface.

Lesson 2: Aircut

Lesson 3: First Cut

In this video we will give you an introduction to workspace preparation, cutter and spindle installation, and safely performing your first cut.

Lesson 3: First Cut

Designing With Studio

Watch these videos to learn how to create designs using Shaper Studio

Getting Started with Shaper Studio

In this video we will cover the basics of how to use Shaper Studio

Getting Started with Shaper Studio

Designing With Illustrator

Guidelines for how to design with Illustrator

Illustrator, Converting a Found DXF

You can find lots of SVG files on sites like the thenounproject.com or Google image search.  This video will show you the steps required to adapt a found SVG file for cutting with Origin.

Illustrator, Converting a Found DXF

Illustrator, Full Project from a Sketch

A demonstration of basic drafting in Illustrator.  We’ll show you how to take a concept from a dimensioned sketch to an accurately color-coded SVG file ready for Origin.

Illustrator, Full Project from a Sketch

Intro to working with SVGs

Origin uses SVG files to determine where in a workspace it cuts.  This video will give you a brief overview of the steps involved in preparing files to be cut with Origin.

Intro to working with SVGs

Illustrator, Quick Start for Origin

In this video, we’ll show you the basic steps needed to generate an SVG suitable for cutting with Origin using Adobe Illustrator.

Illustrator, Quick Start for Origin

Illustrator, Converting a Found SVG

You can find lots of SVG files on sites like the thenounproject.com or Google image search.  This video will show you the steps required to adapt a found SVG file for cutting with Origin.

Illustrator, Converting a Found SVG

Illustrator, Converting a Found DXF

You can find lots of SVG files on sites like the thenounproject.com or Google image search.  This video will show you the steps required to adapt a found SVG file for cutting with Origin.

Illustrator, Converting a Found DXF

Illustrator, Full Project from a Sketch

A demonstration of basic drafting in Illustrator.  We’ll show you how to take a concept from a dimensioned sketch to an accurately color-coded SVG file ready for Origin.

Illustrator, Full Project from a Sketch

Intro to working with SVGs

Origin uses SVG files to determine where in a workspace it cuts.  This video will give you a brief overview of the steps involved in preparing files to be cut with Origin.

Intro to working with SVGs

Illustrator, Quick Start for Origin

In this video, we’ll show you the basic steps needed to generate an SVG suitable for cutting with Origin using Adobe Illustrator.

Illustrator, Quick Start for Origin

Illustrator, Converting a Found SVG

You can find lots of SVG files on sites like the thenounproject.com or Google image search.  This video will show you the steps required to adapt a found SVG file for cutting with Origin.

Illustrator, Converting a Found SVG

Designing for Origin: Fusion 360

Guidelines for how to design with Fusion 360

Fusion 360, Converting a Found DXF

You may work with programs that export DXF files. This video will show you how to use Fusion 360 to adapt a DXF file for cutting with Origin.

Fusion 360, Converting a Found DXF

Fusion 360, Full Project From a Sketch

A demonstration of basic solid modeling in Fusion, taking a dimensioned sketch and reproducing it as an accurate 3d model before exporting a color coded SVG to Origin.

Fusion 360, Full Project From a Sketch

Intro to Working With SVGs

Origin uses SVG files to determine where in a workspace it cuts.  This video will give you a brief overview of the steps involved in preparing files to be cut with Origin.

Intro to Working With SVGs

Fusion 360, Quick Start for Origin

In this video, we’ll show you the basic steps needed to generate an SVG suitable for cutting with Origin using Fusion 360.

Fusion 360, Quick Start for Origin

Fusion 360, Converting a Found SVG

You can find lots of SVG files on sites like the thenounproject.com or Google image search.  This video will show you the steps required to adapt a found SVG file for cutting with Origin.

Fusion 360, Converting a Found SVG

Fusion 360, Converting a Found DXF

You may work with programs that export DXF files. This video will show you how to use Fusion 360 to adapt a DXF file for cutting with Origin.

Fusion 360, Converting a Found DXF

Fusion 360, Full Project From a Sketch

A demonstration of basic solid modeling in Fusion, taking a dimensioned sketch and reproducing it as an accurate 3d model before exporting a color coded SVG to Origin.

Fusion 360, Full Project From a Sketch

Intro to Working With SVGs

Origin uses SVG files to determine where in a workspace it cuts.  This video will give you a brief overview of the steps involved in preparing files to be cut with Origin.

Intro to Working With SVGs

Fusion 360, Quick Start for Origin

In this video, we’ll show you the basic steps needed to generate an SVG suitable for cutting with Origin using Fusion 360.

Fusion 360, Quick Start for Origin

Fusion 360, Converting a Found SVG

You can find lots of SVG files on sites like the thenounproject.com or Google image search.  This video will show you the steps required to adapt a found SVG file for cutting with Origin.

Fusion 360, Converting a Found SVG

Tips and Tricks

Tips and tricks for getting the most out of Origin

Tips & Tricks: Getting the Perfect Fit With Offsets

Origin allows you to set custom offsets which allows you to fine-tune your cuts easily. This video will walk you through the offset feature and how to get that perfect fit.

Tips & Tricks: Getting the Perfect Fit With Offsets

Walkthrough of Inverness Update

Walkthrough of Inverness Update

Walkthrough of Humboldt Update

Follow along with Sam from Shaper HQ as he walks through all the major improvements that we’ve made in Humboldt, our newest software update for Shaper Origin. Humboldt includes a complete overhaul of the Grid Tool and Workspace management, along with improved processing for large scans and complex files. Update your Origin today to Humboldt so you’ll be ready to hit the ground running with your new Shaper Workstation!

Walkthrough of Humboldt Update

Walkthrough of Golden Gate Update

Sam provides a complete walkthrough of all the improvements included in our latest software update: Golden Gate. In addition to improving Origin’s performance and stability, this update introduces Extensions to Origin, starting with two powerful time-savers: Box Joint Basic and Text Basic. Make box joints with ease on-tool—no computer or physical templates required! Input your parameters and Origin will automatically generate the cut paths for both sides of a box joint. Adding single-line text to your next project is now a breeze. Just type in your text and Origin will automatically generate an engraveable cut path.

Walkthrough of Golden Gate Update

Walkthrough of Fillmore Update

In this video, Sam provides a complete walkthrough of all the improvements included in our latest software update, named Fillmore. Fillmore continues to build on our commitment to stability with a variety of fixes that make Origin even more reliable, more responsive, and better at dealing with complex files and workspaces. Our latest software update continues to build on our commitment to stability with a variety of fixes that make Origin even more reliable, more responsive, and better at dealing with complex files and workspaces. In addition to improved file and folder navigation and increased support for single-line fonts, Fillmore also introduces Auto-Lock Mode, our latest in thumb-relieving innovation.

Walkthrough of Fillmore Update

Walkthrough of Emeryville Update

Sam provides a complete walkthrough of all the improvements included in our latest software update, named Emeryville. Our latest software update is focused on boosting performance, usability, and stability. Origin will now alert you if you perform a Low Accuracy scan. It’s up to you to decide if you want to re-scan (for best cut accuracy) or if you want to continue with the scan you’ve performed. Origin’s keyboard has been upgraded to support special characters, and a magnifier tool has been added for easier editing of text inputs. With this release, Origin now supports French and German language selection, as well as region selection. We’ve heard our international fans loud and clear - you want Origin! Adding this multi-language and multi-region support is one of several steps we are taking to prepare to bring Origin beyond North America.

Walkthrough of Emeryville Update

Walkthrough of Dolores Update

Sam provides a complete walkthrough of all the changes included in our latest software update, named Dolores. Improved SVG rendering, faster retract speeds, and a new path selection tool are just some of the changes we’ve made to Origin, making it easier to tackle more ambitious and more complex projects than ever before!

Walkthrough of Dolores Update

Walkthrough of Castro Update

Watch as Sam gives a tour of Castro, our latest software update featuring new speed controls on tool, helix mode, cut history colors as well as a improved calculator functionalities and grid workspaces.

Walkthrough of Castro Update

Tips & Tricks: On Tool Dogbone

In this video, Sam demonstrates the how to create dogbones on tool.

Tips & Tricks: On Tool Dogbone

Tips & Tricks: Cutter Speeds

In this video, Sam shows how to determine appropriate cutting speed, which will differ for materials and cutter.

Tips & Tricks: Cutter Speeds

Tips & Tricks: Facing Origin Towards Tape

In this video, Sam demonstrates the cutting motion, that keeps tape visible throughout.

Tips & Tricks: Facing Origin Towards Tape

Tips & Tricks: Pocketing Procedure

In this video, Sam explains pocketing with Origin.

Tips & Tricks: Pocketing Procedure

Walkthrough of Berryessa Update

Watch as Sam gives a tour of on-tool design adjustments, improved grid tool, and other features arriving in Berryessa, the first major feature update for Origin.

Walkthrough of Berryessa Update

Tips & Tricks: Corner Relief Details: Dogbones

“Dogbones” are commonly used as an easy way to fit angled parts into a hole cut with a router.  This video gives you a visual demonstration of a few corner relief detail options to simplify the assembly of parts fabricated with Origin.

Tips & Tricks: Corner Relief Details: Dogbones

Tips & Tricks: Cut Types

In this video, we’ll show you the cut types recognized by Origin and scenarios where each might be used.

Tips & Tricks: Cut Types

Tips & Tricks: Finishing Passes

To get really high quality cuts, we recommend doing finishing passes with Origin.  In this video Sam walks you through the best practices of roughing and finishing passes.

Tips & Tricks: Finishing Passes

Tips & Tricks: Getting the Perfect Fit With Offsets

Origin allows you to set custom offsets which allows you to fine-tune your cuts easily. This video will walk you through the offset feature and how to get that perfect fit.

Tips & Tricks: Getting the Perfect Fit With Offsets

Walkthrough of Inverness Update

Walkthrough of Inverness Update

Walkthrough of Humboldt Update

Follow along with Sam from Shaper HQ as he walks through all the major improvements that we’ve made in Humboldt, our newest software update for Shaper Origin. Humboldt includes a complete overhaul of the Grid Tool and Workspace management, along with improved processing for large scans and complex files. Update your Origin today to Humboldt so you’ll be ready to hit the ground running with your new Shaper Workstation!

Walkthrough of Humboldt Update

Walkthrough of Golden Gate Update

Sam provides a complete walkthrough of all the improvements included in our latest software update: Golden Gate. In addition to improving Origin’s performance and stability, this update introduces Extensions to Origin, starting with two powerful time-savers: Box Joint Basic and Text Basic. Make box joints with ease on-tool—no computer or physical templates required! Input your parameters and Origin will automatically generate the cut paths for both sides of a box joint. Adding single-line text to your next project is now a breeze. Just type in your text and Origin will automatically generate an engraveable cut path.

Walkthrough of Golden Gate Update