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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Triple edge zero finding plate problems

« on: August 14, 2017, 06:47:23 AM »

Hi Tweakie,

Well one week on and i'm pleased to report that I have replaced the board with a more recent model and all is working fine.

As you will remember the problem arose when I found the script from Allen Massey to use a triple edge finder. Well that is working fine too after much head scratching altering the script from imperial measurements to millimetres to suit my machine.

You offer a great service, much appreciated.
Ian

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Triple edge zero finding plate problems

« on: August 04, 2017, 04:34:32 AM »

Thanks once again for your reply.

I think we have both come to the same conclusion- time for a new board replacement.!!!

Can't thank you enough.
ian

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Triple edge zero finding plate problems

« on: August 03, 2017, 06:41:20 AM »

Hi,

Yes that is the pin I am using Pin 13.

All the other pins are in use. Pins 10,11 and 12 are connected to my limit switches for x axis, y axis, and z axis and all work fine.

I am struggling with the .xml file, but i've sent it directly to your website again.

Thanks
Ian

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Triple edge zero finding plate problems

« on: August 02, 2017, 09:44:34 AM »

Thans for the reply

Yes that is exactly how I have enabled pin 13. I've checked it several times.
How did the voltage readings check out? Could it be a faulty board? I had a previous board with a faulty Estop input.
I've tried to send the file again, but I get an error message. Can I email the file directly to you?

regards
Ian

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Triple edge zero finding plate problems

« on: August 01, 2017, 08:36:09 AM »

Hi thanks for your patience,

Pin 13 to GND = 4.8v

Pin 13 to +5v = 0.25v

Hope this helps, Ive attached what I hope is the profile folder.

Thanks again.
Ian

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Triple edge zero finding plate problems

« on: August 01, 2017, 04:49:38 AM »

No, nothing happens when I ground the pin.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Triple edge zero finding plate problems

« on: August 01, 2017, 04:22:25 AM »

Yes done that already. thanks

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Triple edge zero finding plate problems

« on: July 31, 2017, 11:11:21 AM »

Hi, I recently found a Mach3 script by Allen Massey for an edge finding plate.
I downloaded the script to the hidden Auto zero file and wired up the breakout board as described. I activated the probe in ports and pins and began the testing. On the diagnosis page the digitise LED failed to light when I touched the probe to ground. As far as I understand I take a wire from my port (port 13, the only port free) to the probe and a second wire from the ground pin on the same  pin 13 to the edge finder. Touching the two together should cause the LED to light. Any ideas?

Secondly I note that the script I have received is in inches whereas my machine is set to millimetres. I presume that all inch references will have to be converted to metric. I am not familiar with Mach 3 code and I wondered if there is anyone out there who is familiar with the Allen Massey script who could advise me which parts of the script need to be altered.

regards Ian