Sometimes that kind of thing results when the "model number" isn't set properly. That model # in the pendant
tells it the size of the bed, how many steps-per-mm, and directions for the motors to turn. That'd be my guess.
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- Mon May 27, 2024 4:36 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Y Axis control on the Pendant
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5511
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:02 pm
- Forum: Software. Programming
- Topic: Lines Ignored
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6699
Re: Lines Ignored
Or, you could avoid Word altogether: double-click on My Computer (or This PC, or whatever they're calling it in your version of Windows). Navigate to downloads, select the .nc file, and then either right-click and choose Rename, or just press F2 to rename the file. Change the file extension to .tap,...
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Huanyang Inverter used with Shark 2 HP Spindle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3936
Re: Huanyang Inverter used with Shark 2 HP Spindle
For the VFD, a truly "OFF" condition requires disconnection from the incoming 120/240 VAC source. When the VFD is connected to power, the only ON and OFF states are the Run and Stop conditions. So, it's normal that the Shark control box can't truly turn off the VFD; that's the job of a "contactor", ...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:38 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: WTB 3D Digital Duplicator for CNC Shark
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2323
Re: WTB 3D Digital Duplicator for CNC Shark
There are MUCH better ones available on eBay these days. From the shark's perspective, it's just a normally-closed switch attached to the touch-off plate circuit, so wiring would be pretty easy. Here's an eBay search: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=cnc+pro...
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 5:24 pm
- Forum: Software. Programming
- Topic: Can I run Linux?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9359
Re: Can I run Linux?
sadly, the USB interface won't be "real-time enough" for the CNC controlling software to work properly. Vectric probably will work just fine, however. 

- Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:59 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: New to CNC--Program Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2866
Re: New to CNC--Program Question
There appears to be an option to purchase the pendant. As of 29Sept, the NWA web site says they'll give you a free pendant with the order, for an effective $250 discount. I see that when I click the link Kayvon provided. So, balance the cost of the new computer/laptop against that, as the pendant mi...
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:22 pm
- Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
- Topic: Upgraded Static Mitigation Kits from ThomR.com
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8200
Re: Upgraded Static Mitigation Kits from ThomR.com
Kayvon:
It's not a new idea at all; I've been making and selling these kits since 2016. NWA seems to refuse to acknowledge they have this problem. Many of my customers had multiple ruined jobs, and blown-out controller boxes, but zero problems after they installed the kit.
Rando
It's not a new idea at all; I've been making and selling these kits since 2016. NWA seems to refuse to acknowledge they have this problem. Many of my customers had multiple ruined jobs, and blown-out controller boxes, but zero problems after they installed the kit.
Rando
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:22 pm
- Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
- Topic: Upgraded Static Mitigation Kits from ThomR.com
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8200
Upgraded Static Mitigation Kits from ThomR.com
Yes, after six years of producing these, there's a major change due to the features added by NWA on their 5x0 series. There is now a "Run / Probe" switch, since some had mentioned the z-axis probe didn't always properly find the height with the kit installed. In the Probe switch position, the two ha...
- Wed Aug 17, 2022 1:14 pm
- Forum: Software. Programming
- Topic: Missing Random Letters when using Laser
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7205
Re: Missing Random Letters when using Laser
Kayvon will check out the files. It's just the CRV file, however. It would be helpful if you could add the .tap file into the Zip file and upload again. Sometimes these things are down to a problem with the post-processing. I looked at the CRV file and it looks like all the vectors are selected for ...
- Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:20 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Headscratcher for me?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4050
Re: Headscratcher for me?
That's a great photo, Rando. Very impressive what you've managed with the Shark. Next Wave ought to include your results in their promotional materials! Thanks, Kayvon! You're too kind :) In some sense, they have. While the HD2+/3 generation was their lead model, they featured a bunch of my aluminu...