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Z-Probe Issue

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by Rink, Jan 15, 2025.

  1. Rink

    Rink Well-Known
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    Good morning.

    My z-probing is not working correctly. OpenBuilds LEAD 1510 purchased/built Nov ’23, Black Box 32, Router11, OB Touch Probe Plus, OB Control, 60-degree V-bit, zeroing at the machine bed.

    1. Install bit in router.
    2. Place probe under bit, with bit about 15mm above probe.
    3. Test touch probe to bit, get green lights, as usual.
    4. Initiate z-probe routine from OB Control.
    5. Router travels downward on Z-axis.
    6. Bit touches probe, green lights come on.
    7. Router continues to travel downward on Z-axis, driving bit partially into probe, eventually straining motor.
    8. I quickly click “Abort”. Raise the router on the Z-axis via OB Control.
    9. Try again several times, same problem.

    I ran a few jobs this morning, including zeroing the Z-axis for each job, with no problem. Then this started after changing bits (back to a bit I used previously today). I’ve cleaned the bit, made sure it was installed securely, and I have green lights on contact with probe. But when the probe is contacted, it doesn’t stop the downward movement on the Z-axis. Tried several times, same every time.

    Removed the bit, re-installed, turned off OB Control, disconnected BlackBox from computer. Started everything up again, same problem.

    What could be the problem?

    Thx, rink.

    EDIT: Just found a loose wire.
    EDIT 2: The blue wire coming from Black Box to probe was loose. Fixed that and all works good. So, apparently, you can get green lights indicating a good connection...but still not actually have a completely good connection.
     
    #1 Rink, Jan 15, 2025
    Last edited: Jan 15, 2025
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Check troubleshooting tab in CONTROL instead, lights are on the probe itself (all internal circuitry), doesn't prove signal wire is intact all the way back to controller - for that you should watch the troubleshooting tab



    As expected :) glad you found it
     

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