Use your phone camera to take picture of QR code on back of it. That should allow you to register it.
@DonP To get to that point required clicking the blue Register button, then it was able to scan the code (again) mind you because I scanned the code to start the process originally. Phone size is an issue.
The product works now. Shaper rep said they tried many phones in the development stage, not really I guess.
1 Like
Sorry I have iPhone 13ā¦SE was last phone but upgraded a year ago.
Actually that is one of my Mantras, but, in this case, it was pure luck. When they said theyād be shipping early, I was nervous that theyād ship before I was able to get home. This is like ideal!
2 Likes
I always like the one
" when life gives you sh!t, make sh!tade"
1 Like
Must be something they say in the north country and, well, frankly, shitade doesnāt sound all that great 
although I do like, āIf you have to shovel sh!t, you might as well find a way to make it fun.ā
4 Likes
LOLā¦yep, thinking the same thing. 
It pairs nice with a sh!t sandwich 
Blue collar tradesmans get a taste early on in their careers.
3 Likes
Just got the shipping notification, @DonP ā¦was it a fast donkey? I am hoping it makes it to my house by Friday so a can experiment with it this weekend.
It did arrive 2 days sooner than the expected date.
The saying goes something likeā¦āLife is a sh!t sandwich, and every day is another biteā !
1 Like
The best way to eat a sh!t sandwich is with a grin on your face.
2 Likes
I 3D printed a version at 50% on my Bambu Lab X1C with AMS. The small frame works great and certainly captures more detail than using the Trace frame with small objects. I put the SVG files into photoshop and found my smaller frame requires reducing the image files exactly to 49% when overlayed to match the standard frame files. I have a 1064nm laser, I may try etching the dots on a blank PLA frame.
Small frame left, more detail - full frame right, less detail:
Next is to make a 200% version ā¦
6 Likes
Brilliant!
My two Trace kits came in today.
Going to have to try this tonight.
The storage case/box is not too bad.
3 Likes
I got mine Saturday, havenāt had time to use it yet but I do have a couple of things lined up to try.
1 Like
I have brand new extra Trace unit if anyone wants it for $80 which includes shipping. First person to message me in the states can buy it. Just DM me. I can send it Monday or Tuesday. Iāll change the posting from āavailableā to āsoldā belowā¦
Sorry itās - Sold
Jim,
I am assuming you have now received your Shaper Trace? I havenāt seen you post your chisel in the projects thread yetā¦ Still working on it? 
Seriously wondering if you have had a chance to use it yet?
1 Like
I was actually going to take a picture of the package yesterday and send it in a message to you. Here I was all worried if they forgot me and I get the package and have yet to open it.
Working on my dump trailer lights. Got them cut out and welded/ground to perfection (my āperfectionā). Today I installed them but the weather keeps interfering. The wiring is so Disney (Mickey Mouse) that the manufacturer of the trailer split into the trailer harness in two locations to clamp on various wires. They have used wire nuts, jam junctions and electrical tape. It was on its way to disaster. It is a mess. Good thing I decided to make it a project.
I do have some 1/2 inch plate that I could cut a chisel out of it. Maybe I will. Dare me!
I have not heard much from anyone on projects that this Shaper Trace device was used except Don. This is a good time to start up the discussion again. I believe it does have some merits and perhaps some shortcomings.
Perhaps I should ask my daughter to put pen to paper and draw a Christmas ornament. She is the one with the artistic talent. I struggle with just drawing a box with parallel sides.
I think you should take one of your photos of the ābossā, trace that on to a sheet and could make a nifty silhouette that you would cherish for years. Just an idea 
2 Likes
I sent Don a sketch and he used the shaper so I could see how it worked. He sent me the file and while it was close I still had to change it somewhat in fusion.
My trace was not perfect but I thought it would have been closer.
I donāt remember just how far it was out but I think I taking a picture and inserting in fusion would have got me just about as close.
I would be curious as to what everyone elseās experience is.
2 Likes