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Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by A.J.W.E. Klappe, Dec 21, 2021.

  1. A.J.W.E. Klappe

    A.J.W.E. Klappe Well-Known
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    Hello all,

    This morning I restarted the machine and had to use a 1mm bit. When I tried to enter that into the probe sicle the bit was not accepted. Now I first had to probe with a 6mm bit, then let the router come up, exchange the bit for a 2mm bit, then probe the Z again and only then could I get to work. Is this the right way or am i doing something wrong?

    Bert
     
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    I just ran a test and it worked for me. Can you explain why it didnt work? Screenshot maybe? What probing cycle were you using; Automatic or XYZ zero?
     
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    Hi Shawn,

    Thank you for your response. I tried to run the XYZ probe this morning but I couldn't enter the 1mm into the field. Later I thought maybe I should enter these bits somewhere but now that you did I will try again tomorrow and if it doesn't work take a picture or video of it.
    I only recently bought the probe so it could be just me of course. I'll report back tomorrow how it went.
    thanks

    Bert
     
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    Hello shawn, I did that and I also tried it with 2mm, only at 3mm the number appeared. I'll try again tomorrow. thanks Bert
     
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    Hello Shawn,

    Okay, I see. then I must have done something wrong. I am very new to this. I've always done it with the paper method but now I wanted to go a step higher so I bought the probe and the limit swiches and so far it works fine.
    You will hear more from me tomorrow. have a nice day for now.

    Bert
     
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    Hello Shawn,

    First I want to say, you were right. I could now enter the 1 and 2mm bits. I also discovered what I did wrong. My laptop has been suffering from failure of certain keys (probably dust) for some time and that is why I now use a second keyboard that is connected to the laptop. I suspect and think that I have tried to enter the values of 1 and 2mm via the keyboard of the laptop and they do not work. So problem solved and I'll try to remember this.

    Thank you for your help and insight.

    Bert
     
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