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by JMF
Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Router not turning on
Replies: 13
Views: 10924

Re: Router not turning on

won't run at any speed setting. going to try and call CNC next week. There are references for variable speed routers and setting speeds based on the type wood but no reference to which models do/don't work.
by JMF
Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Router not turning on
Replies: 13
Views: 10924

Re: Router not turning on

Tried the e-stop, fuses etc. As mentioned, it works with one router and not the other yet the new router works in my router table just fine. the gantry moves per the program, its the router that doesn't turn on. Trying to determine if there is am amp rating issue which is preventing the new router f...
by JMF
Sat Jun 30, 2012 1:09 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Router not turning on
Replies: 13
Views: 10924

Router not turning on

Need some help...purchased a new PC Router motor model 690 from Rockler...same model I have now but newer (new one is variable speed). Go to run file and router does not turn on. Plugged it in to another outlet (not the control box) and works just fine. Put my old router back in, plugged it into the...
by JMF
Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: New HD Kid on the Block
Replies: 8
Views: 6182

RE: New HD Kid on the Block

Really frustrated...spent four hours yesterday walking thorugh the manual updating files, and whatever else it wanted. Felt I had a good understanding and tried to do the Velocette sign. Followed, deleted and restarted the process FOUR times with the same results...WARNING...YOU WILL CUT THROUGH THE...
by JMF
Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: New HD Kid on the Block
Replies: 8
Views: 6182

Re: New HD Kid on the Block

amazing what happens when you read the manual from the web. Much more detail. I still don't get the "CNC Shark is connected and operational" but seems to be running through the tests just fine.
by JMF
Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: New HD Kid on the Block
Replies: 8
Views: 6182

Re: New HD Kid on the Block

Thanks guys. I will check when I get home from work. The statement is in the lower left Control Box window. I wish it had the same statement as in the manual: “Please check CNC Shark power and USB cable” but it didn't I also noticed that the "Run from SD Card" button below the Load G-code was greyed...
by JMF
Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: New HD Kid on the Block
Replies: 8
Views: 6182

New HD Kid on the Block

Right off the bat I know I'm in good hands with all the support this forum gives each other...like family! Just received my HD yesterday, put it together, loaded the drivers, software and whatever else the manuals told me to do. Connected the USB plug, turned it on, opened the Control Panel and I'm ...
by JMF
Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Tell us where you're from map
Replies: 617
Views: 613706

Re: Show us where your from map

John
Elizabethtown, KY