Mach 3

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Tab
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Mach 3

Post by Tab »

Does anyone use Mach 3 with their Shark? I'm still not happy with the Shark control panel. too many bugs!

rungemach
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Re: Mach 3

Post by rungemach »

To the best of my knowledge Mach 3 is not supported on the new Sharks, even though their website says it is.
The web site issue was pointed out months ago and it still has not been corrected.

I run Mach3, (with a Smoothstepper and Gecko 540 hardware), and that replaces the whole control box.
The conversion would involve around 700 dollars in parts to build a new controller.
you can use the original motors or go up to 400 in.oz units for more power.

Tab
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Re: Mach 3

Post by Tab »

THANKS! If I'm going to have to change steppers and the entire control, I think I will keep limping along with what I have.. but I'm disappointed in the stability, and the shark control so far...

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