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Using XYZ probe with inventables xcarve 1000

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by Jayhawk714, Feb 6, 2023.

  1. Jayhawk714

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    Does anyone know if the xyz probe will work with the Inventable Xcrave 1000 and the Xcontroller? I am using OpenBuilds Control and made the toolpaths with Vectric Desktop 11.5. Or would the Xcrave probe work with OpenBuilds Control?

    Thanks, Duane
     
    #1 Jayhawk714, Feb 6, 2023
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  2. Giarc

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    You could get the XYZ probe and just not hook up the 5 volt line. It will work. You will only be missing the light indicating the endmill touched it. It appears that Xcarve does not have the output for a three wire probe with power which is the reason why. But I may be wrong. I have never seen the Xcontroller. I just did a quick google seacrh of it. I used my XYZ probe that way (Connected S and G wires only) until recently when I rebuilt and rewired my CNC machine. Or use a "custom probe type" in OpenBuilds Control then input your probe specs there. See yellow arrow in picture:

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  3. Jayhawk714

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    Your right, the xcontroller only has a 2 wire probe hookup. Not having a light come on during the probe cycle is not a problem. I think the xyz probe would be more accurate than the Inventable one. Thanks for you quick reply!!
     
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    It is definitely a better probe. I have the older model that had no corner cut outs which is why I upgraded.
     

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