CNC Shark Forum

WBill: R2C, is essentially optional. You can get the full machine functionality by transferring toolpaths (.tap files) onto a USB flash drive, then plugging that into the pendant. Some prefer a computer user interface, others feel perfectly fine using only the pendant. Some use both. However, there ...

Amazing how one stupid little thing can so much get in the way!

Well, definitely check that the pendant thinks it is on the correct machine. This is apparently a commonly-lost setting in the system, unfortunately.

I wonder if the pendant's model number is possibly incorrect, and it thinks it's actually a different size of CNC machine? Check out this article on NWA's web site. Though....it doesn't seem to include an SD110 in the list. https://nextwaveautomation.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409622842779-Deter...

Where'd he go?


Hmmmm.....

I got my shark to build things for stroke survivors to finish as wood working projects for a stroke group I volunteer for in trying to cut some little round boxes for them to sand assemble stain and or paint my problem is that I built files set up wood zero prep to run file set high of wood and mac...

Brock: I should add that some of what you're describing--namely the reversing of direction--sounds like it might be either broken wires, or maybe even loose connections inside the controller box. IIRC, the driver modules are mounted to a heatsink plate, but are not screwed into the main controller b...

Brock: Guess I should answer, since I'm "that" Thom Randolph ;) And, the chances of support from me are 100% yes of course you can! Homey don't abandon his products :D First, which is your "x"? Along the length of the gantry? Or along the length of the bed? Most people have it as along the length of...

Yes, just be sure to use the right post-processor, available on the Vectric or NWA site. Here's the low-down from NWA:

https://nextwaveautomation.zendesk.com/ ... rve-Aspire

Hope that helps,

Rando

I just received my HD5 gantry upgrade for my HD4 and I have the same issue. The spindle cartridge is so out of square, it’s visible to the naked eye. Looks like I’ll be on the phone tomorrow with Nextwave. Thankfully they have great customer service. My understanding is that you're going to have to...