CNC Shark Forum

Im brand new to cnc. But I'm really stuck. I'm just trying vcarve a one word text line 3"high. I've spent many hours watching the training videos and I feel like I'm starting to grasp the drawing and toolpath concepts, but I cant get the Shark to run the file. I can load the g code but when I run it all three axis move in 1/32 inck movements. I'm one of those guys who wont stop for directions but I think I'm over myself and need help Thanks in advance

What post processor are you using? And are you running in mm or inch? Basecircle

Thanks for your responce, Well I dont know what post processor and its inches. But I do remember when I registered a window opened up asking if I wanted to upgrade the firmware when I tried kept saying failed to connect since it was new I figured it was ok I dont know if firmware and post processer are the same but its firmware version 2083 modle 4004

Ok Mike When you go into Toolpaths. You will see a little disk (to ssave program) look above and it will show post procesor You want cnc shark usb3d contour (inch)(*tap)
try that.if it is not click on post processor and find the one we need.

Did you download the post processors from nextwave and insert them as directed so you can get them in v-carve?

Thank you so much you nailed the problem. when the control panel tab said load g-code i assumed (i know) that the post procecsser was the one called G code
without thoroughly looking through the list. very excited to get started, I'm an old man with a lot to learn and I wont hesitate to ask for help in the future thanks again basecircle. Mike

Thats Great Mike.I am a Old guy too.Just have fun and if i can help let me know.This is a very good fourm with great people. Basecircle