Scott Latham

Attached to this article are two files that will test the Next Wave Laser accessories. If the laser fires successfully, this will indicate the system is set up correctly and the laser electronics a...

When setting up your CNC machine, it is very important to make sure your X and Y axes are square to each other. The following steps will use a 3-4-5 right triangle as the basis for determining if t...

The Digital Duplicator is a great accessory that enables the machine to scan an object through a series of "touches" across that object. The information below is supplemental to the existing owner'...

The Next Wave CNC HD controllers with LCD Pendant are compatible with a myriad of gcode commands based on GRBL, however, it is not compatible with all gcode commands. The information listed below a...

With the recent launch of the Spindle interface cable allowing the Next Wave CNC main control box to transmit the spindle on/off commands and the Spindle Speed (RPMs) programmed from the Vcarve/Asp...

The Next Wave CNC machines that utilize the guide rod and bearing system are very easy and straightforward to clean and maintain. These CNC models include the current SD1xx series, Piranha FX, Pira...

"I powered my machine off and when I turned it back on I see a white screen asking me to do a touch screen calibration." "I press the Continue button on the LCD pendant but it doesn't change color ...

"I entered the unlock code and I get an Access Code Mismatch message." "The LCD Pendant won't accept my unlock code."   The "Access Code Mismatch" displayed on the LCD Pendant is the result of eit...

    The most common reason for a toolpath to cut deeper into the material than designed is due to the Z-axis bearings hitting the top travel limit. When this occurs, the machine still thinks it has...

The two most common reasons which cause the CNC machine to cut above the workpiece surface are the Job setup in V-carve and the Z-axis hitting the bottom travel limit.  Job Setup: Take care when se...