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  • Page 1 ® Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Ready2Control-Basic software – see page 34 The Shark SD100 (Barracuda) comes with the unique opportunity to trade up to a larger Shark HD model. If you outgrow your Shark SD100 (Barracuda) and decide to trade it in on the purchase of a larger Shark HD...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page To Our Customers ………………………………………………….…………………..… System Requirements ……….………….…………….…………….…..…..……..Technical Support …….…………………….……………………….……………………. Product Warranty ..….…………….……………………………….…………………..… Safety …………………………………….………………………………………..….………… START HERE: Overview (READ FIRST) ……….………….…….…………….…..………..Create a Portal Account ……….…………...……….………………………..… Install Ready2Control-Basic Software ……….……….….…………..…… Machine Setup ……………………..…………………….…………..….…….…… Ready2Control-Basic Workflow .………..…………..……..…..…………… Ready2Cut Projects ………………………...….…………….,……...……………...

  • Page 4: To Our Customers

    Ready2Control-Basic and Vectric VCarve Desktop software can be used on any PC computer that is running Windows 10 and has a USB output port. The Shark SD100 (Barracuda) uses 110v power. Cutting files can be run on the Shark SD110 using a computer running Windows 10 and Ready2Control-Basic software.

  • Page 5: Product Warranty

    This warranty does not apply to defects arising from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, unauthorized repairs, alterations, or lack of maintenance. This warranty is void if the Shark SD100 (Barracuda) or any portion of the Shark SD100 (Barracuda) is modified without the prior...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Read safety and operating instructions before using your Shark SD100 (Barracuda). Take time to fully understand how to safely operate your Shark SD100 (Barracuda). Setup your Shark SD100 (Barracuda) per the instruction in this manual.

  • Page 7: Start Here: Overview (Read First)

    Back to TOC START HERE – OVERVIEW (READ FIRST) The START HERE instructions are divided into 6 major sections. They cover the steps involved in setting up your tool to use with the Ready2Control- Basic software. IMPORTANT • Follow the steps in order. •...

  • Page 8: Create A Portal Account

    Back to TOC Section 1 - Create a Next Wave Portal Account 1.1 You will use your computer to control the Shark SD100 (Barracuda). BUT DO NOT CONNECT THE TWO AT THIS TIME 1.2 Open a web browser on the computer you plan to use with your Shark SD100 (Barracuda) and go to https://portal.nextwaveautomation.com...
  • Page 9 Back to TOC Create a Next Wave Portal Account (cont.) 1.4 Fill in the information on the Next Wave Portal Sign-up page. Then click Create. 1.5 You should receive a Success message. Check your email for a confirmation message. If you don’t see the email, check your Spam folder. 1.6 Click the Confirmation link in your email.
  • Page 10 1.8 Return to the Portal Login screen and Login with your Username and Password. This will take you the Software Registration and download page. This completes Section 1 – Create a Next Wave Portal Account Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Install Ready2Control-Basic Software

    Back to TOC Section 2 – Install Ready2Control-Basic + Software 2.1 in the My Software window, click the button to start the download and install process for Ready2Control-Basic software. 2.2 Next, select Ready2Control-Basic from the dropdown menu. Enter the License Pair codes from the card that came with your machine. 2.3 Press Register.
  • Page 12 It may ask you to save it to a folder or it may save the file directly to your Downloads folder. If you don’t see where it downloaded, do a Search on your computer for Ready2Control to locate the file. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Back to TOC Install Ready2Control-Basic (cont.) 2.7 Locate the file on your computer and click on it to start the install process. NOTE: You may need to grant permission to your computer if it does not recognize the Ready2Control-Basic program. 2.8 If you get this message, select More Info.
  • Page 14 Back to TOC Install Ready2Control-Basic (cont.) 2.10 Check the I Agree… box and then click the Install button. 2.11 If you receive this message click Yes. 2.12 Press Launch This will open Ready2Register window (see next step). Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Back to TOC Install Ready2Control-Basic (cont.) 2.13 If the Sign-In window appears, sign in using your Portal account name and password. Also check the box for Keep me signed in. This will simplify the current install process and future updates. 2.14 After you’ve signed in, you will see Ready2Control-Basic in the list.
  • Page 16 Back to TOC Install Ready2Control-Basic (cont.) 2.16 Next check your email for the Unlock Code/Software Key. 2.17 Click on the Link in your email to access your Software Key. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 Back to TOC Install Ready2Control-Basic (cont.) 2.18 The software Key window will appear next. Click Copy Key. The software will attempt to automatically paste the Key into your copy of Ready2Contorl-Basic. If successful, Ready2Control-Basic will automatically open – See step 2.20 on the next page. If it fails to auto-paste, you will be given the options to manually paste the Key into the software registration window –...
  • Page 18 You can switch to a “Light” (example below) in the General Settings window – see page 42 for instruction on how to change to a “Light” theme. Ready2Control-Basic using a “Light” theme. This completes Section 2 – Install Ready2Control-Basic Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 Contain dust and sound with a CNC machine encloser from Next Wave CNC. Available from your local Next Wave CNC distributor or online at www.NextWaveCNC.com CNC machine enclosure The CNC machine enclosure is designed to help control dust, add safety and reduce machining noise. Made with an aluminum frame, acrylic panels and steel connectors.

  • Page 20: Machine Setup

    Vector Art 3D Sampler Pack. • Ready2Control-Basic software • Requires a PC Computer with USB port (not included) • Requires a Bosch, DeWalt, Porter-Cable, or similar style Trim Router (sold separately) • Ships fully assembled. • Made in USA Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Desktop Software Software License Card Power Supply Clamping kit 3.1 Above are items that come with your Shark SD100 (Barracuda). Verify that you have all of these parts before you precede. If anything is missing call 419-318-4822 *Router not included.
  • Page 22 3.4 Turn ON the power switch (C) 3.6 Open Ready2Connect-Basic on your computer. 3.5 Connect the USB AB cable (included) to the USB port on the control box (F) and the USB port on your computer. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Page 52 and then return to step 3.6 below. 3.6 This message appears the first time you connect Shark SD100 (Barracuda) to Ready2Control-Basic. Clicking YES will register your machine to your Portal Account. If you’re not log-in, it will also prompt you to log-in to your portal account.
  • Page 24 About 1-in. clearance future. This completes the Machine Setup. Your machine is now ready to use. See the next section for an overview of the workflow when using Ready2Control-Basic and your Shark SD100 (Barracuda). Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Explore and expand your creativity with these accessories from Next Wave CNC. Available from your local Next Wave CNC distributor or online at www.NextWaveCNC.com Router bits – Find the right bit for your project. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes and as singles or sets.

  • Page 26: Ready2Control-Basic Workflow

    Back to TOC Section 4 – Ready2Control-Basic Workflow This section provides an overview of the basic workflow of Ready2Control- Basic when connected to your Shark SD100 (Barracuda) machine. For detailed information about specific functions in Ready2Control-Basic see pages 33-51 Connect 4.2 Connect your computer to the...
  • Page 27 Back to TOC Ready2Control-Basic Workflow (cont.) 4.4 Use the Arrow buttons to X Position Y Position Z Position move the X and Y Axes (router bit) to the XY Zero (datum point) for your project. 4.5 Zero the X and Y axes using the Zero X and Zero Y buttons.
  • Page 28 Job List panel. A preview of the toolpath appears in the Viewport. 4.9a Start the router. 4.9b Then press the blue Run button to start the file. The CNC will not start moving and cutting the design. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Back to TOC Ready2Control-Basic Workflow (cont.) The information below describes some of the basic functions that are useful when running a file. A progress bar appears behind the file name as the file cuts. The percent completed appears in the lower right.

  • Page 30: Ready2Cut Projects

    Shark SD100 (Barracuda). 5.2 Start by downloading the Instruction from the Examples menu. The instructions contain detailed information on how to setup your Shark SD100 (Barracuda) to run these projects. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Install Vectric Vcarve Desktop Software

    VCarve Desktop is used to design projects and create the cutting files that are used to make your Shark SD100 (Barracuda) move. Vectric provides a variety of training materials at their website –...
  • Page 32 Explore and expand your creativity with these Free Projects Online at NextWaveCNC.com/cncprojectplans...

  • Page 33: Ready2Control-Basic Overview Main Window

    Back to TOC Ready2Control-Basic Main Panel overview Main Control Main Panel The R2Control -Basic main window contains six main sections: 1. Menu Bar (see page 2. Update icons (see page 3. Job List, Virtual Zero and Run functions (see page 4.

  • Page 34: Menu Bar

    Change Log history Shortcuts - Opens the Ready2Control- Basic keyboard shortcuts window. View manual – A link to most recent version of the Shark SD100 (Barracuda) Shark- Manual User’s manual appears here when the software is connected to the internet.

  • Page 35: Update Icons

    Back to TOC Update Icons Firmware Update Icon When icon on the right is glowing yellow it means a machine firmware update is available. Clicking on the icon starts the update process. See page 52 for instruction on how to update the firmware for your machine’s control box.

  • Page 36: Job List Panel

    Press the CANCEL to stop the machine movement and cancel the cutting file. After pressing CANCEL the cutting file must be restarted from the beginning. For a temporary stop, use the blue Pause button Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 Back to TOC Job List panel (cont.) Holding the cursor over the .tap file name reveals the Pencil icon and the Trash icon. Use the Trash icon to delete the .tap file from the list. Click on the Pencil icon to view the G-code for this file and to access the feed speed override slider (see below).

  • Page 38: Viewport

    (router/spindle) to that XY location on your machine. Toggles ruler visibility on and off Visualize Height - When enabled toolpath lines that are deep appear dark, shallow cuts appear light. Not functional with the SharkSD100 (Barracuda). Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Machine Controls

    Back to TOC Machine control panel Keypad ENABLED view The Keypad ENABLED view provides quick access to the axis keypad. You can activate the keypad by clicking on one of the axis position fields. This will open the keypad control for that axis as shown at the bottom of this page.

  • Page 40: Keypad Disabled View

    (To set the default Step amount see page Zero X, Y, Z, All Axes buttons Clicking these button will set the Position field(s) to zero. See page 41 for information on these buttons and functions Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Back to TOC Machine control panel (cont.) (Cont.) Keypad DISABLED view Refresh Location button - Click this button if Position fields fail to update or if the machine stalls. The need to refresh can sometimes be caused by an underpowered computer, too many programs open or a program problem in Ready2Control-Basic.

  • Page 42: General Settings Window

    See page 49 for details. See page 44 See page 46 See page 43 See page 49 See page 47 See page 48 Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Theme Settings

    Back to TOC General Settings (cont.) Theme Settings The Light theme setting uses a light background color The Dark theme setting uses a dark background color The System Default theme setting uses your computer’s theme setting (light or dark or other) Speeds settings Use this area to adjust the default jogging speeds for the three jog speed buttons in the main control window.

  • Page 44: Control Settings

    When checked the Keypad will replace the direction controls. When unchecked the Keypad will appear as a separate pop-up when clicking on one of the axis position fields. (See images below) Axis position fields Keyboard “inline” Keyboard (enabled) pop-up Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 Back to TOC General Settings (cont.) Control settings (cont.) Checking the box makes the Zero Axis confirmation message pop-up by default in the main control window. Checking the box makes the Move to Zero confirmation message pop-up by default in the main control window.

  • Page 46: Viewport Settings

    X or Y or Z location. • The Z label is always visible • The Z label is always hidden ( Z-Label as seen in the main Viewport window) Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 Laser Module (available with 2- or 7-watt power)* Engraves in a variety of soft materials such as wood, paper, and leather. Also cuts thin materials**. * Using the 7-watt with your Shark SD100 (Barracuda) requires a special mounting bracket. ** Cutting thin materials requires the 7-watt model.

  • Page 48: Report An Issue

    Ready2Control-Basic, or submit a older log file from an earlier session. Drop-down menu access to past log files. Current log file and .tap file automatically attach to the report. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: More Settings Menu

    Back to TOC More Settings Menu The More Settings Menu icon is in the top left corner of the Settings window See page 42 See page 50 See page 50 See page 51 See page 51 Click on the name in the menu to go to that window. See the pages listed above for detailed information on each window.
  • Page 50 Change Safe Z and Touchplate settings Changes the color of the Crosshairs in the Viewport window Information for the controller that is currently connected. Keyboard Shortcuts Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 Back to TOC More Settings Menu (cont.) Registration window The Registration window lists the software and hardware that you’ve registered. About window Provides program version and change history information. 05/2020...

  • Page 52: How To Update The Machine Firmware

    4.2b If you get the pop-up message, click on the green button and proceed to Step 4.3 on the next page. 4.2c If you see the yellow icon, click on the icon and proceed to Step 4.5 on the next page. NOTE NOTE: Launching Ready2Update will close Ready2Control-Basic. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 Back to TOC How to Update the Machine Firmware (cont.) 4.3a Check the I agree checkbox and the Install button. This will installs a firmware updating program on your computer. It also helps automate the process in the future. 4.3b Click Launch when the Installation Successful window appear. 4.4 Ready2Update-Firmware program will launch 4.5 Click on the Download Controller button.
  • Page 54 4.6 Click DONE when the update is complete. 4.7 Click on the X in the upper right to close the Ready2Update window. This completes the Firmware update process. You can now re-open Ready2Control- Basic and start using it again. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Explore and expand your creativity with these accessories from Next Wave CNC. Available from your local Next Wave CNC distributor or online at www.NextWaveCNC.com Mini Rotary 4 Axis – Works like a wood lathe but can also carve intricate patterns and designs in your CNC project. Excels at turning pens and tool handles.

  • Page 56: How To Update Ready2Control-Basic Software

    – but it’s OK if it is connected. 5.1 Open the Ready2Control-Basic program. 5.2 If the Software Update flag is showing then a new version of the software is available. 5.3 Click on the flag to start the update process. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 Back to TOC How to Update the Ready2Control-Basic Software (cont.) 5.4 Click the UPDATE button 5.5 Click the UPDATE button. This will start the update process. NOTE: The Ready2Control-Basic program will automatically close during the update process. 5.6 Check the I Agree box and 5.7 Click Launch to reopen click the Install button Ready2Control-Basic.
  • Page 58 Explore and expand your creativity with these accessories from Next Wave CNC. Available from your local Next Wave CNC distributor or online at www.NextWaveCNC.com Z Zero Touchplate – Automate your Z zeroing process with accuracy and convivence. Standard model is 2-inch diameter.

  • Page 59: How To Zero Z With A Touchplate

    Back to TOC How to Use a Touchplate to Zero the Z axis Step 1 - Plug Touchplate cable into controller - Place touchplate under bit - Attached magnet to collet or bit Step 2 Start the routine by clicking on the Zero Z With Touchplate button. 05/2020...
  • Page 60 Z Zero slightly deeper or shallower. The Touchplate Thickness setting can also be used to accommodate the thickness of a custom-made plate. Step 4 After the Confirmation notice appears, click NEXT. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 Back to TOC How to Use a Touchplate to Zero the Z axis (cont.) Step 5 The Z axis will move down until the tip of the router bit touches the touchplate. It will then retract up to the Safe Z Height that was set in the control panel (page 41).

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Next Wave CNC retailer or online at: nextwaveautomation.com/shop Similar products are available at hardware stores. Make sure it is the dry type, so it doesn't attract dust and cause buildup. Shark SD100 (Barracuda) User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Resources

    Next Wave CNC products. Next Wave CNC Technical Support For questions about your Shark SD100 (Barracuda) or Ready2Contorl-Basics software or other Next Wave CNC products, please contact our support team support@nextwaveautomation.com NWA Owners Only Forum https://forums.nextwaveautomation.com/...
  • Page 64 80004 Shark SD100 (Barracuda) Owner's Manual 04/2020...

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