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  • Page 1 Digital Duplicator Manual...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. *Information in this manual is subject to change without notice* Digital Duplicator is a registered trademark of Next Wave Automation. Software copyright by Next Wave Automation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: To Our Customers

    Thank you for purchasing the CNC Digital Duplicator Accessory! CNC Digital Duplicator Accessory brings enhanced CNC machining capabilities to your CNC system. This manual tells you how to install and use your CNC Digital Duplicator Accessory. Please read the manual carefully. The manual also includes our warranty and important safety information.

  • Page 4: Section 1 - Cnc Pendant Models (Hd4, Piranha Fx/Xl)

    Section 1 – CNC Pendant Models (HD4, Piranha FX/XL) Mounting the Digital duplicator in the router  Insert and secure the duplicator into the ¼” collet  Make sure the router is unplugged from power Setting up the Digital Duplicator ...
  • Page 5  The “Scan Width X” parameter defines the width of the scan area  The duplicator will scan a rectangle, please make sure that the model you are scanning is within the parameters you are setting  The “Scan Length Y” parameter defines the length of the scan area March 30, 2017 P a g e...
  • Page 6  The “dX” parameter is the distance between X samples of your scan area. The lower the dX value, the more precise the scan will be. However, lowering the dX value increases run times significantly  The “dY” parameter is the distance between Y samples of your scan area.
  • Page 7  The “dZ After Sample” parameter is the safe height the digitizer probe will raise after a touch  The “Max Z Height” parameter defines the maximum height permitted on the scan above the workpiece March 30, 2017 P a g e...
  • Page 8  The “Max Z Depth” parameter defines the lowest depth permitted of the scan. Anything lower will appear flat. Running the Digitizer  Secure the item you want to scan on the CNC bed.  If connecting the Digitizer when power is off to the unit, make sure to press and hold on the digitizer end (ruby tip) while powering the unit up.
  • Page 9 You will be asked to register your CNC and accessories.   Select the CNC model you own  Enter your Digital Duplicator serial number in one of the “Accessory Serial #” slots March 30, 2017 P a g e...
  • Page 10  Serial number is located on the Duplicator  Click “Next”  Fill in all areas of the “Customer Owner” tab, and click “Next” when done.  You will then be asked “How would you like to submit your registration?” o If you have internet connection, the Submit option will automatically send your file, generate registration keys and immediately send them back to you.
  • Page 11  Open the Universal Control Panel  Select File > Convert Scan file (.DNW) to STL o Digital Duplicator must be registered for this option to be functional  Select your .dnw file, and it will be saved as an STL that can be...

  • Page 12: Section 2 - Cnc Control Panel Models

    Section 2 – CNC Control Panel Models Install the new scan software  Mounting the Digital duplicator in the router  Insert and secure the duplicator into the ¼” collet  Make sure the router is unplugged from power  Open the Scan tab for the CNC Shark Control Panel. (your panel may...
  • Page 13  Next measure the size of your piece you want to scan.  Enter the Scan limits into the X Y and Z locations.  The Z needs to be slightly larger then what you are planning to scan. It is suggested that if you are scanning a piece that is .5 of an inch in height you do at most 1 inch in the Z location.
  • Page 14 After you have it in position press the XYZ0 button to set the Zero start point.  Next enter all the scan limits Z, step sizes, and scan velocity  Next press the start scan.  You'll be prompted to save the file which will automatically default to an STL format and will be saved in a folder of your choice on the drive ...
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