[Agld]

I undestand it's advantages but it's not appropriate for our use. It's a shared CNC and we feel the plate would be more appropriate. And if it turns out it's not we will have learned to make it work So if anyone has a tutorial on how to make a such a probe work with planet cnc I'm still interested !

[adidoro]

I undestand it's advantages but it's not appropriate for our use. It's a shared CNC and we feel the plate would be more appropriate. And if it turns out it's not we will have learned to make it work So if anyone has a tutorial on how to make a such a probe work with planet cnc I'm still interested !

I don't think there is a tutorial on this, but you can use a similar plate as a probe with PlanetCNC probe function from the program. You don't need the hole in the plate. Set probe pin NO and probe dimensions for X, Y, Z and speeds. Also measuring with a tool in spindle is not precise, you need to use some precision round bar for measurements. So for that particular use of the plate, you will use Machine->Measure->Outside Corner where you can check Set WO (work coordinate). The tool or precision bar will go down touch the plate, then will move to X and Y (distance you specify at Edge) to measure the edges. Don't worry if distance is to short it will touch again the surface and move side way till it can go lower for edge measure. Pay attention at direction selection of the corner you measure. Always before to use the plate check the contact in IO panel.