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Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« on: March 19, 2012, 12:42:54 AM »
Hi, i have PMDX125 break out board and cant get the Z-probe to work, well it works but not the way i understand it needs to work. By this i mean the probe comes down and touches the metal plate which is 6mm thick. Backs off a number, lets say 12.34mm and starts to come down again, toches and retracts to a number, say 8.56mm again. After this the z-axis DRO is at a value which deosn't mean much. As I understood the process is z-axis comes down and touches the plate (6mm) and stops, backs off 0.25mm and sets the Z-Axis 6.25. Hope somebody can help. Thank you and regards. John

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Re: Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2012, 06:40:40 AM »
It is most likely the macro you are using needs altered or your plate thickness.
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Re: Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2012, 02:46:38 PM »
Tks, and yes I agree but which macro do I look at?

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Re: Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2012, 03:21:34 PM »
Which one do you use? Mach does not come with that as standard so you must have a non standard screenset or macro.
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Re: Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2012, 04:25:19 PM »
I'm using the Mach Blue Probing screen set which has the touch probe switch in the screen layout. Tks John

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Re: Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2012, 04:43:10 PM »
If you go to Operator menu the Edit Button Scripts you should see the button flashing, click it and the script in the button will open to allow you to edit.
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Re: Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2012, 04:56:09 PM »
Tks, will try when i get home and let u know.
Re: Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2012, 07:01:10 PM »
The Mach Blue Probing screen set should have a place in the probe section where you can set the Z plate offset.
Re: Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2012, 07:16:02 PM »
Tks, that I understand but when the button is pressed the action is erratic therefore I need to have a look see at the code linked to that button which I now have been told how too. Rgs John
Re: Z-Axis Probe to set Z height.
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2012, 12:40:20 AM »
Tks Hood, that helped and i sorted the script and all is working fine. Regards John