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by BessieHunter
Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:15 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Controller Replacement BlackBox
Replies: 10
Views: 9270

Re: Controller Replacement BlackBox

Did not know Openbuilds' had their own software.
by BessieHunter
Fri Mar 01, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Controller Replacement BlackBox
Replies: 10
Views: 9270

Re: Controller Replacement BlackBox

Should work as long as your stepper motors are 4 wire. You will also need a control software such as Mach3.
by BessieHunter
Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: laser issue
Replies: 4
Views: 3315

Re: laser issue

Go to New Waves Automation website and look under down loads and there will be a link for the laser module and it will give you instructions on how to set up the laser in the tool data base.
by BessieHunter
Mon Jan 07, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: laser issue
Replies: 4
Views: 3315

Re: laser issue

What design software are you using? If your using Vectric, then did you use the laser tool in the tool data base included with the the software? I have a Shark II and I have to use the Piranha Laser PP for it to turn on the laser. I also made my own laser tool in the tool date base and set the RPM's...
by BessieHunter
Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:00 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: What file extensions are supported by Shark CNC?
Replies: 8
Views: 7013

Re: What file extensions are supported by Shark CNC?

No, I have not tried any of the other g-code file extension as I just received the machine this past week and I am in process of playing around to see how things work. I'm use to using Mach 3 with my last 2 diy built machines.
by BessieHunter
Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:00 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: What file extensions are supported by Shark CNC?
Replies: 8
Views: 7013

Re: What file extensions are supported by Shark CNC?

Do you know if the Shark controller reads only .tap files and not other G-code files such as .nc or .txt. I have used Mach 3 in the past and it would load all 3 of these files this is why I am asking.
Thanks, Dave
by BessieHunter
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: What file extensions are supported by Shark CNC?
Replies: 8
Views: 7013

What file extensions are supported by Shark CNC?

I have a program (Microcarve V4) that saves the G-code file with the extension of .nc. Will the Shark controller recognize this file and run it? I have not tried it yet, but I thought I'd ask the question before I mess something up on my new machine.
Thanks, Dave.
by BessieHunter
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Tell us where you're from map
Replies: 617
Views: 529919

Re: Tell us where you're from map

Hello everyone, home base is in Lyons Oh, but the wife and I live in a 5th wheel and travel between northern Michigan and Florida. And yes the Shark II I just purchased will be going with us.
Thanks all, Dave Hallett