Next Wave CNC Post processors

As Next Wave CNC advances technologically, the post processors used to create Gcode are periodically updated. Below is a list detailing which post processors are compatible with the Next Wave CNC family of CNC machines and the various Vectric software versions which typically house them.

Table Definitions:

LCD Compatible Control box - A CNC control box capable of utilizing the LCD Pendant touch screen display. The Control box and LCD Pendant is included with the Piranha FX, Piranha XL, HD 4.0 (std/ext beds), SD110, SD120, Shark II, HD510, HD520. The LCD Pendant is not included in the purchase of a Shark SD100 but is compatible with the machine.

Non-LCD Compatible Control box - A CNC control box is not capable of utilizing the LCD pendant. A distinguishing feature is the Red Estop button is on the left or right of the front panel. This was the control box for Shark machines made prior to 2016. See Pre-HD 4.0 machine list

Adding Post-Processors to Vcarve/Aspire instructions

Removing/Adjusting Post Processor Delay

Compatible Gcode 

****Depending on the computer settings and browser being used, downloading the post-processor .pp files may require you to right-click on the link and select "Save Link as" or "Save target as".****

Vectric software and Version	Controller Type	Compatible Post Processors
VCarve(Desktop/Pro)/Aspire Version 11 and 10.5  (with or without) Laser Module Add-on	LCD Compatible Control box	Cutting: six-second delay added as of 6/11/21  Next Wave CNC inch  Next Wave CNC mm  Laser:  Next Wave-Laser_inch  Next Wave-Laser_mm  Rotary: six-second delay added as of 6/11/21  Next Wave-Rotary Along Y-Wrap X inch  Next Wave-Rotary Along Y-Wrap X mm  Next Wave-Rotary Along X - Wrap Y inch  Next Wave-Rotary Along X - Wrap Y mm
	Non-LCD Compatible Control box	Cutting:  Next Wave CNC inch  Next Wave CNC mm  Rotary:  Next Wave-Rotary Along Y-Wrap X inch  Next Wave-Rotary Along Y-Wrap X mm  Next Wave-Rotary Along X - Wrap Y inch  Next Wave-Rotary Along X - Wrap Y mm
VCarve(Desktop/Pro)/Aspire Version 10 thru 7.0	LCD Compatible Control box	Cutting:  CNCPiranha-Arcs_inch  CNCPiranha-Arcs_mm  CNCShark-USB_Arcs_inch (six-second delay added as of 6/11/21)  CNCShark-USB_Arcs_mm (six-second delay added as of 6/11/21)  CNCShark-USB_3dContour_inch  CNCShark-USB_3dContour_mm Laser:  CNCPiranha-Laser_inch  CNCPiranha-Laser_mm  CNCSharkHD4-Laser_inch Rotary: six-second delay added as of 6/11/21  Next Wave-Rotary Along Y-Wrap X inch  Next Wave-Rotary Along Y-Wrap X mm  Next Wave-Rotary Along X - Wrap Y inch  Next Wave-Rotary Along X - Wrap Y mm
	Non-LCD Compatible Control box	Cutting:  CNCShark-USB_Arcs_inch  CNCShark-USB_Arcs_mm  CNCShark-USB_3dContour_inch  CNCShark-USB_3dContour_mm Laser:  CNCShark-Laser_inch  CNCShark-Laser_mm Rotary:  Next Wave-Rotary Along Y-Wrap X inch  Next Wave-Rotary Along Y-Wrap X mm  Next Wave-Rotary Along X - Wrap Y inch  Next Wave-Rotary Along X - Wrap Y mm
VCarve(Desktop/Pro)/Aspire Version 6.5 and older	Non-LCD Compatible Control box	Cutting:  CNCShark-USB_NewArcs_inch  CNCShark-USB_NewArcs_mm  CNCShark-USB_3dContour_inch  CNCShark-USB_3dContour_mm
PhotoVcarve	All Control box types	Cutting:  CNCShark-USB_Arcs_inch  CNCShark-USB_Arcs_mm