[darko9000]

Hi darko9000 – I’m an engineer with Teknic and I’d like to offer some suggestions regarding your application.

ClearPath has a built-in homing algorithm, called "precision hard stop homing", that provides accurate and repeatable homing and can potentially reduce wiring and sensors in your machine. To use precision hard stop homing, your machine would need to have reasonably stiff, physical hard stops (e.g. high durometer rubber or a metal such as steel or aluminum). Here is a video link (start at 3:34) showing the accuracy and repeatability of this hard stop homing feature:
https://youtu.be/-LubKmpB5-8?t=214

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, or you'd like to talk about your specific application, please feel free to give us a call at 585-784-7454, or use our "Contact Us" form online at https://www.teknic.com/contact/.

Thanks,
Abe A. - Teknic Servo Systems Engineer

Thanks for your reply Abe,

I will consider this when I build the frame out of the metal.

My machine right now is built out of the wood so I'm not sure that I can use my "stops" as my homing.

When I finally got everything temporarily wired and working, I got a little bit to exited and slammed Z axis in one of the metal angle bracket I installed as a stop and it ripped the bracket out of the position. Maybe in about one year when I learn more I will rebuilt the frame out of the steel and consider that option.

Thank you!