CNC Shark Forum

Hi I bought a new Piranha FX from a person that never used there machine. Everything looked great until I tried to use it. I plugged everything correctly and everything turns on but the xyz won't move? Any ideas why. I just bought ...

No, the Piranha FX has not been discontinued, but the Shark SD 100 is a newer and more advanced machine, with improved software and abilities.

... unplugging it from the box with the power off would be OK but really don't want to mess up my fun new toy. It's the 520. I've had the little Piranha for a few years now. Thanks in advance! BA in MO

Taking my first baby steps into CNC machining with a Piranha HD100.
Looking forward to getting some well educated advice from the members here as I work to understand the craft.

Thank you all in advance!
Bernie

Yes, that seems about the right comparison.

Certainly check the next wave web site for the current models.

Cheers!

Rando

I can't answer that question.
However, you can contact the manufacturer directly here: https://www.nextwavecnc.com/frequentlyaskedquestions
Bob

Was wondering if it compares to the PIRANHA-FX for doing true dovetails. Can’t seem to find any info on it. Thanks in advance

Has the piranha fx been discontinued? How does it compare to the shark sd 100? Has the machine and software been improved ?

Thanks

I feel that I am having the exact same problem. I just bought the Piranha XL, I loaded the attached file through the thumbdrive on the pendant. I centered the router over the center of the piece. I zeroed everything out on the pendant. I expected the router ...

I may have mislead in my earlier post. I have a Piranha XL machine and use Vetric VCarve desktop software. Typically, I work on a project on my office PC then move to my workshop PC to finish creating the tap files which I save to a thumb drive. ...