quickstart:mycnc-quick-start:probe_setup
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=====Setting up the probe tool===== | =====Setting up the probe tool===== | ||
- | This manual covers the basic setup of the probe tool that can be used in a number | + | The probe tool is currently being sold as part of some myCNC kits. The main sensor looks like the image below: |
- | ====Connecting the probe sensor to the myCNC board==== | + | {{: |
- | A Vers PR probe is currently being sold as part of some myCNC kits. The sensor looks like the image below: | + | This manual covers the basic setup of the probe that can be used in a number |
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+ | In order to properly adjust the probe before starting the measurement procedure, it is necessary to eliminate any deviation that might be otherwise present in the probe. For this purpose, an indicator is used, as shown in the image below. This indicator should be sensitive to small forces of about 0.3-0.5 Newtons. | ||
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+ | The spindle axis is moved by hand, and the amplitude of the sensor | ||
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+ | The deviation is eliminated by turning the M2.5 adjustment screws with the 2mm hex key included in the probe kit: | ||
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+ | It is recommended to hold the key by a short lever, as to prevent excessive force application. It might be necessary to perform several cycles of spindle calibration to adjust the probe to have the minimum acceptable deviation. | ||
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+ | ====Connection to the myCNC board==== | ||
In order to set up this probe sensor with a myCNC controller, please consult the diagrams below. Note that while the setup is shown in one particular configuration on the ET7 myCNC control board, it can be replicated on other boards and in other connection configurations as well: | In order to set up this probe sensor with a myCNC controller, please consult the diagrams below. Note that while the setup is shown in one particular configuration on the ET7 myCNC control board, it can be replicated on other boards and in other connection configurations as well: | ||
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- | ====Probe Sensor Calibration/ | + | ====Probing Wizard |
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- | In order to properly adjust the probe before starting the measurement procedure, it is necessary to eliminate any deviation that might be otherwise present in the probe. For this purpose, an indicator is used, as shown in the image below. This indicator should be sensitive to small forces of about 0.3-0.5 Newtons. | + | |
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- | The spindle axis is moved by hand, and the amplitude of the sensor deviation is recorded using the indicator. | + | |
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- | The deviation is eliminated by turning the M2.5 adjustment screws with the 2mm hex key included in the probe kit. | + | |
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- | It is recommended to hold | + | |
- | ====Setting up a Probing Wizard in Mill profile==== | + | |
In order to properly set up a probe system on a mill profile from scratch on your machine (especially if the software has not, for any reason, been updated to its latest version) please check the following: | In order to properly set up a probe system on a mill profile from scratch on your machine (especially if the software has not, for any reason, been updated to its latest version) please check the following: | ||
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The full description of buttons for this window can be found in the [[http:// | The full description of buttons for this window can be found in the [[http:// | ||
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+ | =====Probe tools currently available===== | ||
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+ | The currently available CNC touch probe tools are the Wired Probe Sensor (SEN-PR-WR01), | ||
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+ | ===Wired Probe Sensor=== | ||
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+ | ===Wireless Probe Sensor=== | ||
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+ | ===Wired Tool Setter=== | ||
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quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/probe_setup.txt · Last modified: 2021/08/04 14:18 by ivan