How does the M1 Caliber work?
The M1 Caliber contains a high accuracy encoder that converts the turns of the wheel (spun by material rolled underneath it) into a linear measurement. It simply measures anything that outputs what is rolled underneath it.
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What kind of materials can I cut using the M1?
Anything you can fit underneath it from dimensional lumber to pipes to aluminum extrusions.
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How accurate and precise is the M1 Caliber?
The accuracy of the M1 caliber is +/- 0.5mm and the precision (repeatability) is +/-0.3mm.
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How has the M1 been tested?
We have made more than a dozen pre-production units and gotten them into the hands of everyone from professional contractors to DIYers. They have all put the M1 through its paces to ensure it is a useful device that performs consistently well under real-world conditions.
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Do you ship internationally?
Yes!
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Where will these be made?
We will be making the M1 Caliber in the USA with globally sourced components and materials.
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What units does it display?
English (inches and feet, fractional and decimal) and Metric (centimeters and millimeters)
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What kind of saws can it attach to?
Almost any kind of saw higher than 3” or any other flat surface. See clamping section for more specific details.
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How does the adapter plate work?
For fences that are too short for the M1 to clamp directly onto, the adapter plate can be easily secured to the fence to give it the proper height and area needed to use the M1 with.
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What is your team’s background?
We have a range of engineering, manufacturing, and product development backgrounds having shipped everything from small multitools to 3D printers and everything in between!
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Can I purchase the adapter plate?
To keep things simple on Kickstarter, select the number of devices you wish to purchase now. Before shipping when we send out the backer survey, we will offer the option of purchasing the adapter plate as an add on item!
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Has the M1 Caliber been used and reviewed in the field?
Yes! Check out some reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QThU-dEYL4U&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqDhUzaSAmQ&t=3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhKcopSPFQk&t=2s
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Has the M1 Caliber been used and reviewed in the field?
Yes! Check out some reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QThU-dEYL4U&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqDhUzaSAmQ&t=3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhKcopSPFQk&t=2s
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