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by NewAgent45
Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Help for VCarve Engraving on a Convex Surface
Replies: 7
Views: 2132

Re: Help for VCarve Engraving on a Convex Surface

Here is the results I’m getting making personalized Drumsticks. With V-Carve Pro Desktop v8.5 I imported a simple Circular Model and resized it to the Drumstick diameter. Then I created the text, converted it to curves and cleaned it up for engraving with the node edit tool. Then created two VCarve ...
by NewAgent45
Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: VCarve Pro 3D Modeling rough edges
Replies: 1
Views: 1601

Re: VCarve Pro 3D Modeling rough edges

Kathy, I’m no expert! But I see no one has replied. It would also help to provide more details. From your picture I assume that you are machining two sided. It is imperative that when you flip the material over that you maintain the mirror image location. I also assume this is occurring when you are...
by NewAgent45
Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Help for VCarve Engraving on a Convex Surface
Replies: 7
Views: 2132

Re: Help for VCarve Engraving on a Convex Surface

Bob: If I'm not mistaken we have chatted on the forum here before. I want you to know that a couple guys on the Vectric forum sent me a simple quick solution. Since I already imported the Circular model to the project and resized it to the Drumstick dimensions. I then opened the Toolpath tab and sel...
by NewAgent45
Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Help for VCarve Engraving on a Convex Surface
Replies: 7
Views: 2132

Help for VCarve Engraving on a Convex Surface

Reference VCarve Pro Desktop v8.5 / CNC Shark HD2. I’m attempting to VCarve Engrave text on a drumstick. I have limited experience with the 3D Model Tools. So far, I was able to import a circular component and adjust the properties to approximate dimensions of the actual drumstick as depicted in my ...
by NewAgent45
Tue Jan 10, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Troubleshooting - CNC Shark CP v2.1 Connected USB
Replies: 6
Views: 3041

Re: Troubleshooting - CNC Shark CP v2.1 Connected USB

In addition to posting this problem here I also posted the issue on the Vectric/VCarve forum. They examined the screen capture of the G-code and saw on line 32 that F0 was indicated. This meaning a feed rate of zero. The problem was caused by my mistake of neglecting to enter the plunge rate for the...
by NewAgent45
Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Troubleshooting - CNC Shark CP v2.1 Connected USB
Replies: 6
Views: 3041

Re: Troubleshooting - CNC Shark CP v2.1 Connected USB

I didn't look like my PDF file uploaded so this time I uploaded a JPG file.... Rod
Starting G-Code.jpg
by NewAgent45
Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Troubleshooting - CNC Shark CP v2.1 Connected USB
Replies: 6
Views: 3041

Re: Troubleshooting - CNC Shark CP v2.1 Connected USB

Kayvon: Thanks for your reply! Sorry for the delayed reply as I had trouble logging in to forum after updating my email address. It looks like the login problem is corrected now. Yes I'm running the "simulation" in the Preview Toolpaths page in VCarve Pro and it looks OK. Then I select the Save Tool...
by NewAgent45
Mon Jan 02, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Troubleshooting - CNC Shark CP v2.1 Connected USB
Replies: 6
Views: 3041

Troubleshooting - CNC Shark CP v2.1 Connected USB

“Old Dog” Forgot new tricks! Help! I have not run this machine for almost two years do to health problems. CNC Shark System as follows: CNC Shark with Processor CP v2.1 connected via USB to Dell XPS 13 w. 11th Gen i& @ 2.8 GHz 64-bit OS, x64-base processor OS: Windows 11 – Home Addition Build: 22000...
by NewAgent45
Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Tell us where you're from map
Replies: 617
Views: 529759

Re: Tell us where you're from map

Thanks Tony...

We moved to Edgewater, FL, USA in 2018.

I have been inactive for a couple years do to health issues. We are back now as a hobbyist.

Have a great day!

..... Rod
by NewAgent45
Sun Feb 11, 2018 5:31 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: New Setup and dust collection
Replies: 0
Views: 4386

New Setup and dust collection

We are fully retired now and completely in hobby mode. We are in the process of moving to a new home and just moved our CNC Shark. We have slightly more room in our new garage and built a larger work bench. As you can see in the attached picture, the new bench includes space for the CNC machine. Thi...