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by wilsond
Tue Jun 25, 2019 3:12 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Feeds and Speeds
Replies: 16
Views: 13165

Re: Feeds and Speeds

I recommend trying the software from CNC Cookbook. You can try it for free, and Bob will offer help as you learn to use it. The tutorials are very helpful. You first set up the software to use the capabilities of your CNC, including the minimum and maximum speeds, and the power of your spindle. The ...
by wilsond
Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: Everything 4th Axis
Topic: Rolling Pin with writing on it
Replies: 5
Views: 8706

Re: Rolling Pin with writing on it

I just began using this forum. That is my excuse for sending this hint so long after your post. On the pendant, select "4th Axis Mode", choose the text box in the upper right-hand corner to see the numerical keypad, then enter 3 for Lathe B. Mark a test piece of material with a pencil mark to indica...
by wilsond
Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:38 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Extreme laser woes
Replies: 13
Views: 12954

Re: Extreme laser woes

Photo VCarve is not made to use a laser. If you can convert the photo to a bitmap file, you may be able to get a reasonable image with your laser attachment. Just use VCarve or Aspire and keep the details to a minimum.
by wilsond
Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Beta CNC Control Panel V 3.0
Replies: 15
Views: 14454

Re: Beta CNC Control Panel V 3.0

For those wanting to add the 4th axis to the HD4, the A-Axis boxes do not appear on the Control Panel V3.0. For me that means I cannot set the offsets to use the center of the radius as the reference point for A-Axis tap files. Since you must do this to run the rounding gadget in VCarve Pro, I am un...
by wilsond
Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: HD4 going rouge on 3d Finish
Replies: 7
Views: 5912

Re: HD4 going rouge on 3d Finish

You might try using a higher setting on the Noise Filter when tracing imported files. This will help eliminate stray vectors (dots or lines) that may not be easily visible on your computer screen. If you use a flash drive that is too large--more than 16 GB--the pendant may not be able to read it cor...
by wilsond
Sun Feb 12, 2017 5:37 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Extreme laser woes
Replies: 13
Views: 12954

Re: Extreme laser woes

I could not get the laser to fire in the test mode nor when running a laser tap file. It occurred to me that the physical keys to the laser were included for a reason. When you are ready to run the laser test or a laser tap file, the key must be inserted at the back of the laser module and must be t...