While we didn't meet our Kickstarter goal, we're still making progress on developing Autoset into a great product. We're now in discussions with a major tool brand to work on a collaboration deal. On our website, we're taking Test Kit orders, and are accepting deposits on pre-orders for Autoset. On our website, you can also order Bluetooth tape measures and laser distance meters, or even t-shirts!

What is Autoset?

Autoset is the automated miter saw fence that enables you to cut more precisely, work faster, and even reduces scrap from measuring and cutting errors.

As a part of the Internet of Tools from Velocity Robotics, Autoset integrates with VR's mobile app to streamline your workflow whether you're building a skyscraper, making a bookshelf, or anything in between.

Using Autoset for framing with a laser distance meter

Autoset Gives You

Greater Precision

Make every cut within 1/64" (0.4mm) of your target.

No need to stop, measure, mark, and adjust.

No manual measuring. The cut list comes directly from your design or an electronic measuring device.

Faster Speed

Minimum 50% cut speed boost on a single cut.

Greater speed increase with multiple cuts.

Less walking between the saw and install location. Make several measurements at once, and then cut them all.

Less Scrap

Fewer re-cuts.

Fewer trips back to the lumber yard.

Lower material cost.

How Autoset Works

The app records a measurement from the tape measure and sends to Autoset. Autoset shows you which way to move, and then does a fine adjust after you move it. Make your perfect cut and be on your way.

1. Measure

Use a Bluetooth eTape, or a DISTO laser distance meter to automatically import a measurement to the app with a button press on the tape measure. The app is designed so that this operation can be completed with your phone out-of-sight, and it's extremely fast. This step alone saves a lot of time because you're not fiddling with the tape measure, trying to read a corner at the bend of the tape, or trying to look at the tape upside down. Alternatively, import a cut list from a spreadsheet if you're working from a design. Or, if you know what cut length you need without measuring, you can manually add a cut length.

Using a Bluetooth eTape to measure

The DISTO laser distance meter from Leica Geosystems and the eTape16 Bluetooth tape measure from eMeasure, Inc.

2. Move

Move the stop in the direction indicated. Autoset will automatically stop within about 1/2-inch of the target cut length and make a fine adjustment to within 1/64-inch to give you a precise cut. There's no need to interact with a phone here either. Autoset automatically pulls the latest cut from your phone. The fine adjustment takes about 1 second, so by the time you have your work piece ready to cut, Autoset is ready for you.

After it stops, Autoset automatically makes a fine adjustment to within 1/64" of the target cut length.

3. Cut

Make the cut with full confidence that it's the correct length. After the cut is completed, AutoSet loads the next cut in the list, and the process starts over.

Making a precise cut with Autoset

Calibration

After Autoset is attached to your saw and before you make any cuts, it needs a quick calibration. This is done in a few easy steps as well.

Connect your phone and move the stop to its "home" location (as close to the blade as possible)

Make a cut (or a notch) on some scrap

Measure the cut length and enter it into the app either manually or with one of the Bluetooth measuring tools.

That's it! Now you're calibrated and ready to go. The only time you'll need to re-calibrate is when you tear down the unit and set it back up again.

Tech Specs

Autoset is at home in the wood shop, and it was designed and built for the construction site. The price point makes it accessible to both the contractor and serious DIYer.

1. Sturdy, aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum C-Channel rail

2. Portable, 48" rail sections joined for quick setup and teardown

3. Robust, engineering-grade polymer carriage and stop

4. Extra-long, 24", 2-sided aluminum ram provides small minimum cut length and ability to mount on either the left or right of the saw

5. Designed to mount to portable saw stand or fixed table Stainless steel, slotted brackets provide a solid mount surface

6. Designed to attach to any make and model of miter saw. Can be attached to other equipment as well.

7. Sturdy, engineering-grade polymer stop can take the abuse of the job site or shop Designed to mount to fixed table or portable saw stand

1. Adjustable ram to account for different miter saw base width and minimum cut lengths

2. Sturdy, engineering-grade polymer stop can take the abuse of the job site or shop

3. Designed to mount to fixed table or portable saw stand

4. Designed to attach to any make or model of miter saw

1. Simple user interface shows you which way to push the stop and when it's time to cut.

2. AutoSet reads your next cut from our app as soon as you finish making a cut, so your phone can stay in your pocket.

3. Two-sided aluminum ram overhangs saw base to allow for short minimum cuts Sturdy ram holder slides over 1 inch in both directions to adjust to your precise cut length and flips out of the way when AutoSet is not needed

4. Precision components like a strong and accurate stepper motor, machined custom gear rack, and this precision-ground stainless steel shaft make for smooth operation and high precision

5. Injection molded, high-grade plastic parts with soft, flexible over-molding are job-site sturdy, while custom electronics make our patent-pending operations possible