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Problem with auto Zero tool
« on: September 17, 2018, 02:44:29 PM »
Hello!!

Im trying to setup the auto zero tool script. Initialy without the CNC (is in the shop). I have setup a key map to probe signal and run the script. Nothing happends when I press the key but also the Z movement never stops.
If I run the command G90 G31 Z-5 F100 to try out (in mm), the Z movement goes down forever (previously I run the code G21 just in case).

What can be wrong?

Thanks!!!

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Re: Problem with auto Zero tool
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2018, 06:06:55 PM »
If you are not using the parallel port, you can't emulate the probe input with a hotkey.
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Re: Problem with auto Zero tool
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2018, 09:55:38 PM »
That explains a lot....! Thank you!!
And why does not stop the movement at the indicated measure and say "Probe not find" or something? Can be the same issue?

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Re: Problem with auto Zero tool
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2018, 06:31:38 AM »
Not sure what controller you are using, but it may not support probing properly.
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