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by protoguy
Tue Oct 20, 2015 7:55 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Controller software partially locks up..
Replies: 3
Views: 3431

Re: Controller software partially locks up..

So make sure nothing is listed in Task Manager under Applications?
by protoguy
Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:14 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: How do you setup and maintain your zero points?
Replies: 4
Views: 4323

How do you setup and maintain your zero points?

So i posted in another area on this forum regarding some software issues i'm having where i'm loosing my zero points in the middle of a program run. This got me to thinking how i could pick a zero point and go back to it after i loose it for whatever reason such as a power loss, shutting it off at n...
by protoguy
Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Controller software partially locks up..
Replies: 3
Views: 3431

Controller software partially locks up..

I was running some of the first programs on my new to me Shark yesterday and noticed an issue and i'm not sure if it's computer related or software related. I was cutting some 3D parts and everything loaded into the Shark 2.0 controller panel just fine. As i would get about 50ish (never consistent) ...
by protoguy
Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Shark code listing?
Replies: 0
Views: 2573

Shark code listing?

Hey all,
Looking to use EdgeCam to program my 3D stuff for my Shark Black Diamond.
In order to do that, i need to find a list of all the codes the shark uses to perform all of it's functions so that i can try to generate an appropriate post.
Can anyone help?
Thanks
by protoguy
Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Let's see your vice!
Replies: 2
Views: 2581

Let's see your vice!

Curious to see what vice's ya'll are using on your Sharks.
I'm looking for a low profile one but i'd like to see what you've all found.
by protoguy
Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:41 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Used black diamond value?
Replies: 6
Views: 6002

Re: Used black diamond value?

The CNC was purchased new from Rockler in 2012 along with the Porter Cable router. The unit came with touch plate (ver 2.0), the probe (never used), the vectric software (don't recall version) and the 9yr old Inspiron laptop. There's not a knick on the machine and it runs perfect
by protoguy
Tue Sep 15, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: EdgeCAM and the shark...can they work together?
Replies: 0
Views: 2713

EdgeCAM and the shark...can they work together?

I have a copy of EdgeCam (old version, 12 i think) and I just purchased a Shark. I'm wondering if there is a way to get EdgeCAM to work with the Shark? If anyone has the know-how and would like to help a fella out, let me know. I no longer have maintenance on EdgeCAM software so i can't simply call ...
by protoguy
Tue Sep 15, 2015 1:01 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Drill bit options for routers?
Replies: 1
Views: 2232

Drill bit options for routers?

Looking for drill bit options that will work with the limited chuck options for a Porter Cable router.
Only place i've found thus far is Drill Bit City : https://www.drillbitcity.com/
Anyone have any other sources for sets like this?
by protoguy
Mon Sep 14, 2015 9:00 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Used black diamond value?
Replies: 6
Views: 6002

Used black diamond value?

So i'm looking at buying a used Shark Black Diamond.
Comes with Porter Cable 892 router, laptop (~9 years old) with software loaded. touch plate, clamps, touch probe, couple end mills.
Everything has less than 40hrs on it.

What would you think something like this is worth?
by protoguy
Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: System Comparisons
Topic: Shark Pro HD compared to Black Diamond
Replies: 3
Views: 11503

Shark Pro HD compared to Black Diamond

Hello,

I'm trying to understand what the differences/improvements are between the Shark Pro HD (which i've physically have run) and the Black Diamond (what i'm looking to buy from someone) are?

Thanks in advance!