CNC Shark Forum

Here is a picture i converted using several programs and cut using cut3d on my shark pro

For the Cut 3D program the correct location for the PP files are C:\Program Files\Cut3D\PostP
just load them into this sub-directory and they will show up in the PP menu
Doc

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Tim;
I am confused??? The original question was Mach 3 compatibility with Shark Pro not Shark Pro Plus. Has the controller changed on the Shark Pro also?? Also if we go back to the old firmware for the NC-POD will the 3D probe still work???
thanks
Doc

Just purchase a smooth stepper from supplier listed on the Mach 3 site. Open the Shark controller box and unplug the DB25 connector from the serial board and then plug-in the smooth stepper serial board. Configure Mach3 pins on the ports and pins menu and go to work. I just finished buying a used sm...

Tim; The problem was with the update software for the shark pro serial controller. The updated software would not work with the Mach 3 shark drivers like in the earlier versions. I have solved my problem by installing a smooth stepper serial interface from the Mach 3 site and now my shark pro is wor...

Now have my shark pro working with Mach 3. I had to order a smooth stepper serial interface which plugs into the xylotex driver board in the shark enclosure. Now I can just plug in which serial board I want to use and no longer need to wait for shark upgrades etc. Ya Hoo the best of both worlds
Doc

Ed;
You can run a rotary axis on the shark by just disconnecting the X axis and connecting it to the stepper on the rotary axis. Of course your G code will need to reflect axis rotation in degrees instead of linear inches.
Doc

Bob;
Thanks for the files!!! Just don't understand why it keeps carving out Bob was here????!!! LOL
thanks again

Update; Go to the nextwave download site and download the new control panel with the date of 08/23/2010 uninstall the other control panel and install this version and all will be right with the world EXCEPT this "firmware" update will not work with Mach3 will have to wait for update files for Mach3 ...