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Greolt Another Aussie Auto Tool Zero... 04-17-2007, 04:36 AM
crocky Hi Greg, Looks pretty... 04-17-2007, 08:12 AM
wjfiles Probe setting plate 04-17-2007, 03:16 PM
pld0vr Thought I'd share my video of... 02-09-2010, 06:18 PM
Glidergider Greolt Thanks for posting... 04-19-2007, 01:35 PM
Greolt This just stops the macro... 04-19-2007, 02:07 PM
Glidergider Hey Greolt I'm starting to... 04-22-2007, 03:29 AM
Greolt That was what I found in my... 04-22-2007, 04:42 AM
epineh Nice setup Greg, I might... 04-22-2007, 12:27 PM
Glidergider Hi, I cut and pasted the... 04-22-2007, 04:49 PM
Greolt My peice of PCB material that... 04-24-2007, 09:36 AM
sawmiller screenset ? 06-29-2007, 06:42 PM
Greolt Try this one Dan. It will... 06-29-2007, 11:01 PM
jspencer Greolt- Thanks for posting... 12-23-2007, 05:17 PM
lovebugjunkie Been watching this thread for... 01-30-2008, 09:16 PM
Glidergider OK, I figured out the... 04-22-2007, 07:24 PM
Glidergider Yeah, I got it to work. ... 04-22-2007, 10:12 PM
Glidergider Greg, I reduced the feed... 04-24-2007, 12:03 PM
Greolt That's good Dave. Whatever... 04-24-2007, 12:46 PM
Glidergider Now I need a 123 block. :) 04-24-2007, 02:36 PM
thkoutsidthebox I'm going to have sooooo many... 04-24-2007, 04:57 PM
bigz1 Reading this thread I am... 04-28-2007, 04:23 PM
Glidergider Greg, Are the steps to... 06-29-2007, 11:45 PM
sawmiller thanks greg, will look at... 06-30-2007, 01:06 AM
Greolt You just need to place it in... 06-30-2007, 03:31 AM
152iq Arrigatto, danka schoen,... 08-14-2008, 12:02 AM
dsage Hi Guys: I'm new to this... 09-30-2008, 03:13 AM
Glidergider Thanks for the instructions. ... 06-30-2007, 02:52 PM
Glidergider I'm really enjoying the new... 07-06-2007, 01:56 PM
sawmiller thanks 07-10-2007, 01:02 AM
Greolt Steve Glad it is working... 10-11-2007, 07:09 AM
Greolt Here is the script I now use.... 10-11-2007, 10:19 AM
Glidergider Hi guys, I thought I bump... 07-11-2007, 10:05 PM
Greolt I have never needed to do it... 07-11-2007, 10:26 PM
Glidergider I'll pass that info on. I... 07-11-2007, 10:28 PM
harryn Thanks for posting this. 07-11-2007, 11:11 PM
sawmiller mine is just put in the mach3... 07-12-2007, 12:55 AM
stevespo This is really helpful -... 10-10-2007, 09:55 PM
Glidergider Steve, I had the overshoot... 10-10-2007, 10:34 PM
stevespo Hi Dave, I saw that you... 10-11-2007, 01:18 AM
Glidergider Greg, Good to hear you... 10-11-2007, 11:50 AM
bigz1 Does anyone have any problems... 10-14-2007, 08:10 PM
Greolt Are you using the latest... 10-14-2007, 09:45 PM
Greolt We have been discussing Auto... 11-02-2007, 05:25 AM
Glidergider Greg, Good video. I can... 11-02-2007, 01:19 PM
Glidergider Everyone should know that... 11-02-2007, 01:34 PM
Rodm1954 I have just got round to... 11-03-2007, 02:52 AM
biotech1 OK got zeroplate built. Got... 11-03-2007, 09:30 PM
Greolt To make it the same but in... 11-03-2007, 10:46 PM
Greolt Just further to the issue of... 11-14-2007, 10:37 PM
Glidergider Greg, et-al, I just upgraded... 12-01-2007, 10:56 PM
Greolt Dave I can't see anything... 12-01-2007, 11:19 PM
Glidergider I"m running version 2.6. How... 12-02-2007, 12:19 AM
Greolt Yeah 2.6 here too. If it... 12-02-2007, 12:34 AM
mcyr Hi GG, Been a very long... 12-02-2007, 03:40 PM
mcyr Whoops! I should have backed... 12-02-2007, 03:45 PM
Glidergider Mike, Thanks for the detail.... 12-02-2007, 06:35 PM
Glidergider Eureka! I went to the... 12-02-2007, 10:42 PM
Greolt Glad to hear it's all working... 12-02-2007, 11:03 PM
Greolt These little monolithics are... 12-02-2007, 11:15 PM
mcyr Hi Dave, I'm using a... 12-02-2007, 10:44 PM
Glidergider Can some of you other folks... 12-02-2007, 12:21 AM
ger21 Greg, does increasing... 12-02-2007, 01:33 AM
Glidergider I put the volt meter on the... 12-02-2007, 02:49 AM
ger21 Not sure if it works for... 12-02-2007, 03:38 AM
Greolt About three months ago Art... 12-02-2007, 03:45 AM
Glidergider That would explain it! I had... 12-02-2007, 06:21 AM
Greolt Dave here is the entry... 12-02-2007, 06:27 AM
Greolt No what you can try is a... 12-02-2007, 06:32 AM
Glidergider Greg, I don't see that cap... 12-02-2007, 07:42 AM
ger21 There's a better way to hook... 12-02-2007, 03:52 PM
beone I put one of these on today.... 12-15-2007, 06:26 AM
Glidergider It sure does. Three cheers... 12-15-2007, 06:45 AM
dewme5 Here's a little different... 12-16-2007, 05:27 AM
Greolt I don't think you well ever... 12-16-2007, 06:27 AM
dewme5 This controller I have uses a... 12-16-2007, 04:59 PM
Chris Ghent I am tempted to do this, a... 12-16-2007, 10:21 AM
Chris Ghent Please ignore my previous... 12-16-2007, 10:31 AM
ger21 I think you'll have to use... 12-16-2007, 05:22 PM
Switcher Lots of great info here,... 01-01-2008, 02:00 PM
LeeWay Greg just sent me the link to... 01-02-2008, 04:19 AM
Greolt Lee the debounce in Mach does... 01-02-2008, 05:02 AM
Greolt I was asked about using the... 01-03-2008, 11:39 PM
Glidergider Greg, Have you posted the... 01-04-2008, 07:48 AM
Greolt Dave it is posted on this... 01-04-2008, 08:23 AM
djmartins Middle Ages? I suppose you... 01-04-2008, 03:24 PM
Greolt :p:p What more can I say... 01-04-2008, 10:06 PM
neilw20 We feel sorry. 01-05-2008, 12:14 AM
BOBINETTE Hi, I'm a frenchman that was... 01-07-2008, 10:10 PM
MrWild Bobinette, Quite simple... 01-07-2008, 10:49 PM
djmartins Yeah, I too find it funny... 01-07-2008, 11:55 PM
Glidergider Hey guys, you're bugring up... 01-08-2008, 12:11 AM
LeeWay Becoming proficient with both... 01-08-2008, 12:36 AM
Glidergider Hi LeeWay, I did conquer the... 01-08-2008, 02:27 AM
mcyr Hi Dave, I can't really... 01-08-2008, 04:50 AM
Rodm1954 Hi Dave, Yeah, a cleaner... 01-08-2008, 09:54 AM
joecnc2006 The drawing is pretty clear... 01-08-2008, 01:34 PM
LeeWay I can see the drawing pretty... 01-08-2008, 04:05 PM
neilw20 Try this. 01-08-2008, 04:12 PM
Greolt EDIT: I had a post here but... 01-11-2008, 10:00 AM
Glidergider Guys, sorry you're having... 01-08-2008, 04:34 PM
LeeWay Here's the setup. It is a... 01-08-2008, 04:57 PM
Glidergider Lee, Your add-in Parallel... 01-08-2008, 05:29 PM
Glidergider Greg, I'd like to see that... 01-11-2008, 03:49 PM
bigbigjimb Hi I am no expert at this... 01-11-2008, 04:04 PM
Greolt Jim Not sure whats going... 01-11-2008, 10:24 PM
LeeWay Thanks Greg. I saw your... 01-11-2008, 10:53 PM
Greolt LeeWay it is not the voltage... 01-11-2008, 11:24 PM
bigbigjimb Hi From the response I... 01-12-2008, 10:39 AM
Greolt Jim I'm sorry but I don't... 01-12-2008, 11:36 AM
bigbigjimb Greg OK, I have the light on... 01-12-2008, 12:01 PM
Greolt OK you better zip up your XML... 01-12-2008, 02:17 PM
bigbigjimb Greg For Some reason i... 01-12-2008, 07:08 PM
Greolt Jim if you zip it you will be... 01-12-2008, 11:29 PM
bigbigjimb Zipped XLS 01-13-2008, 02:07 AM
Greolt Jim you have no port and pin... 01-13-2008, 02:42 AM
bigbigjimb Ahhh, Its Probe I had used... 01-13-2008, 10:46 AM
bigbigjimb Greg I set up the probe as... 01-13-2008, 03:37 PM
Greolt Jim send me a PM. Inputs... 01-13-2008, 10:36 PM
neilw20 X3 Bob 01-14-2008, 02:03 AM
edmond Hi Guys I finally made one... 01-14-2008, 09:22 AM
Greolt Edmond Copy and paste the... 01-14-2008, 10:15 AM
Greolt Bigbigjimb and I have PM'd... 01-14-2008, 11:02 AM
Rodm1954 Greg I think you have done a... 01-14-2008, 11:10 AM
Greolt Edmond I can't see any... 01-15-2008, 07:31 AM
Rodm1954 Edmond, I'll chime in here.... 01-15-2008, 08:05 AM
edmond Thanks for the help guys.I... 01-15-2008, 08:31 AM
Rodm1954 Edmond I may have worked out... 01-15-2008, 09:43 AM
Greolt Rod I think Edmond is using... 01-15-2008, 08:36 AM
epineh Hey Greg, I don't want to... 01-14-2008, 10:37 AM
Greolt Russell I am not familiar... 01-14-2008, 10:19 PM
edmond Hi Greg Attached is the... 01-15-2008, 05:57 AM
epineh Hey Greg, I was just... 01-15-2008, 11:30 AM
LeeWay I like the idea of a... 01-15-2008, 12:00 PM
Greolt Russell I'm not so sure that... 01-15-2008, 12:31 PM
epineh Greg you are probably right,... 01-15-2008, 12:48 PM
LeeWay Well, Guys, I did manage to... 01-15-2008, 11:58 PM
epineh It is hard to make a BOB to... 01-15-2008, 12:36 PM
bigbigjimb Hi What screen set are you... 01-31-2008, 04:17 AM
neilw20 The Cross. 01-31-2008, 04:40 AM
Greolt Jim look over at this thread... 01-31-2008, 05:52 AM
fourxfour2 Hi guys, I don't post much... 01-31-2008, 09:32 AM
Greolt I believe that Ron Ginger who... 01-31-2008, 12:16 PM
fourxfour2 Thanks Greolt I'll post the... 01-31-2008, 03:09 PM
touser Hi everyone, i am in the... 02-27-2008, 11:06 PM
Greolt I don't know what is going on... 02-28-2008, 12:32 AM
tpworks oops:confused: 05-08-2008, 02:33 AM
johyn Seems that it would be... 06-13-2008, 02:48 AM
amen23 not to worry....... its fried... 06-18-2008, 07:55 PM
jeb Strange Auto-zero glitch 07-30-2008, 11:06 PM
ClaudioG Well setting up this great... 08-13-2008, 05:41 AM
dsage Ok. I wasn't getting the fact... 09-30-2008, 03:28 PM
dsage Ok. Sorry I must be slow. I'm... 10-01-2008, 12:06 AM
Greolt Sage It is not supposed to... 10-01-2008, 12:21 AM
dsage I read the macro and I... 10-01-2008, 01:50 AM
123CNC dsage, almost there 10-01-2008, 02:04 AM
dsage Ok I put the variable... 10-01-2008, 02:14 AM
Greolt No problem at all hard coding... 10-01-2008, 02:28 AM
ger21 You don't enter the value in... 10-01-2008, 02:17 AM
ger21 You could change this line: ... 10-01-2008, 02:21 AM
dsage On second thought (for now... 10-01-2008, 02:30 AM
bp092 I'm running a pmdx122 BOB.... 10-07-2008, 09:37 PM
jalessi BP092, In the PMDX 122... 10-07-2008, 10:30 PM
bp092 Thanks to Jalessi for helping... 10-07-2008, 11:48 PM
dsage Greg: I wonder if you can... 10-13-2008, 06:13 PM
aminear what is your z pad height dro... 10-13-2008, 06:32 PM
dsage Sorry Aminear: See the... 10-14-2008, 07:07 PM
Greolt Sage I am afraid you have... 10-15-2008, 03:40 AM
neilw20 Good advice 10-15-2008, 08:19 AM
dsage All good advice guys but I... 10-15-2008, 12:01 PM
Greolt . When I first started... 10-15-2008, 01:29 PM
LeeWay That issue may be one of the... 10-15-2008, 01:41 PM
tassie This is just a quick thank... 10-15-2008, 01:09 PM
dsage Thanks all. I'll... 10-16-2008, 03:12 AM
dsage Startling development today.... 11-10-2008, 01:42 AM
bp092 As a general rule of thumb I... 11-10-2008, 02:34 AM
jalessi Cutter Plunged Right Through... 11-10-2008, 02:53 AM
neilw20 oops. 11-10-2008, 03:46 AM
dsage I did test the tool setter... 11-10-2008, 09:22 PM
Glidergider Your problem sounds like a... 11-10-2008, 09:45 PM
jalessi Sage, The tool setter led... 11-10-2008, 10:16 PM
neilw20 What state is Mach3 in? 11-11-2008, 01:27 AM
Greolt I have been using this device... 11-11-2008, 05:36 AM
dsage Greg: I must have missed... 11-19-2008, 04:11 PM
Greolt Sage Need to have the zero... 11-19-2008, 09:18 PM
dsage Ok so following your... 11-20-2008, 01:12 AM
johyn Hello, have been following... 11-21-2008, 11:48 AM
tpworks Looking for a laser cross?... 11-27-2008, 05:21 AM
Greolt I got this one, ... 11-27-2008, 06:06 AM
chrisb691 Thanks Greg. I picked that up... 11-27-2008, 08:40 AM
dsage I think I stumbled on the... 12-30-2008, 03:02 PM
sailfl Help 01-03-2009, 02:44 PM
Jay C Guys this might have already... 01-19-2009, 04:19 AM
sailfl Probe Input on Mach 01-19-2009, 12:12 PM
ger21 I'm gonna make this thread... 01-19-2009, 03:11 PM
MICA Question: Rather creating a... 01-26-2009, 11:12 AM
ozzie34231 Mica, I think that will work... 01-29-2009, 09:26 PM
dneisler I just read this thread the... 02-04-2009, 05:18 AM
sailfl Donald, I had some trouble... 02-04-2009, 10:09 AM
dneisler I have it set to retract a... 02-04-2009, 06:52 PM
Glidergider Hitachi ground no longer... 03-22-2009, 01:33 AM
Greolt Dave Something must have... 03-22-2009, 01:53 AM
Greolt You could track down where... 03-22-2009, 01:58 AM
jalessi Dave, Is it possible you... 03-22-2009, 02:29 AM
Glidergider Greg, Your first response... 03-22-2009, 05:41 AM
BobF Dave, Does the Hitachi have... 03-23-2009, 03:58 AM
Glidergider Bob, The Hitachi has a 3... 03-23-2009, 01:12 PM
Glidergider With my z-zero grounding on... 03-23-2009, 01:23 PM
BobF I got it working today. I had... 03-24-2009, 11:45 PM
BobF Dave, I don't know how many... 03-27-2009, 06:53 PM
Glidergider Bob, I don't know the... 03-28-2009, 05:33 AM
Mr.Chips Dave, You can get a rifle... 03-28-2009, 05:58 AM
Greolt I haven't tried it but people... 03-28-2009, 06:03 AM
BobF Thats good to know, I hadn't... 03-29-2009, 01:59 AM
contactirfu hi - what would be better - ... 05-04-2009, 03:02 PM
contactirfu Was it a difficult question?... 05-05-2009, 04:00 PM
ger21 24V is far less susceptible... 05-05-2009, 04:11 PM
contactirfu Thank you Gerry. 05-05-2009, 04:30 PM
rainbow2009 pret auto... 05-08-2009, 04:33 AM
contactirfu HI - I have my machine set up... 05-31-2009, 10:28 AM
BobF Seems like I remember that... 05-31-2009, 02:25 PM
neilw20 G20 / G21 05-31-2009, 04:34 PM
BOBINETTE Hi, in Mach 3, in the setting... 05-31-2009, 10:35 PM
lancut Hi, after unsuccessful... 06-22-2009, 12:37 AM
panmanee YouTube - Zero SET BOX for... 07-13-2009, 09:34 AM
eloid need to get setup for touch... 07-23-2009, 03:50 AM
Greolt All the info you are after is... 07-23-2009, 03:59 AM
ger21 It's also included in my Aqua... 07-23-2009, 04:37 PM
Drools I have my Z-axis setup so... 08-07-2009, 07:31 PM
Greolt Z going up is in the positive... 08-08-2009, 12:18 AM
15mgtar Forgive me is there an easy... 08-12-2009, 05:15 PM
jalessi 15mgtar, See the attached... 08-12-2009, 06:26 PM
Greolt I have posted similar before... 08-12-2009, 11:37 PM
WillyInAus Hey Greg got a curly one. ... 09-05-2009, 01:52 PM
dougie329 I tested a limit switch and... 10-08-2009, 12:52 AM
Greolt You may already be doing... 10-08-2009, 12:59 AM
dougie329 Hi Greg, I did that. I... 10-08-2009, 01:22 AM
Greolt Looks like it should be... 10-08-2009, 02:01 AM
lancut Here how I solved the puzzle... 10-08-2009, 02:26 AM
dougie329 I think its waaaay past my... 10-08-2009, 02:50 AM
dougie329 ok heres what I did, swapped... 10-08-2009, 05:13 PM
georgebarr Hoss Auto Tool Probe issue/bug 10-13-2009, 08:30 PM
astr Greg - I finally got my... 10-13-2009, 10:26 PM
Arbo astr, I just modified my... 10-15-2009, 12:35 PM
astr Glad it worked for you. 10-15-2009, 03:01 PM
Drools I have been using the... 10-16-2009, 08:58 PM
TCGliderguy So CLOSE! 11-24-2009, 07:33 PM
astr The input should be wired so... 11-24-2009, 07:49 PM
TCGliderguy I've got one wire going to... 11-24-2009, 09:29 PM
Jay C Just a note. I use the... 12-29-2009, 06:15 PM
Smokingman That's interesting because... 12-29-2009, 08:51 PM
Jay C I'm using an old P4 Gateway... 12-29-2009, 11:02 PM
TCGliderguy Smokingman, THANKS for the... 12-30-2009, 11:51 PM
TCGliderguy One Hour Later.... I... 12-31-2009, 01:00 AM
TCGliderguy Three days later... I guess I... 01-04-2010, 12:58 AM
TCGliderguy One thing that I have... 01-16-2010, 06:07 PM
Jay C From your previous email... 01-16-2010, 06:37 PM
Vogavt Hopefully you're doing an... 01-20-2010, 01:38 AM
TCGliderguy Vogavt, Thanks... Yes, I... 01-20-2010, 02:26 AM
Jay C Make sure that Mach3 is... 01-20-2010, 06:27 AM
Jay C Here is what I do. My descent... 06-09-2010, 10:39 PM
Smokingman Hank, I might have some... 06-10-2010, 06:24 AM
gully What a great tool this is.... 10-09-2010, 05:16 AM
Robert M Gully, could you tell more on... 10-09-2010, 12:49 PM
gully Hey RobertM They say a pic... 10-10-2010, 04:00 AM
bigz1 I haven't been able to use my... 10-23-2010, 07:57 AM
Greolt Open the script in the VB... 10-23-2010, 01:57 PM
Jay C BigZ, Post it and I'll have a... 10-24-2010, 02:39 AM
bigz1 Thanks Jay C. here it is:- ... 10-25-2010, 02:20 AM
Greolt That is an old version script... 10-25-2010, 02:39 AM
bigz1 Many Thanks Greolt. I tried... 10-25-2010, 09:52 AM
Greolt When you say sometimes, what... 10-25-2010, 10:16 AM
bigz1 In VB edit no line was... 10-25-2010, 10:23 AM
Greolt I purposely made an error in... 10-25-2010, 08:32 PM
man2007 Really that's Great ... i... 10-27-2010, 06:13 PM
TheProCreator Has anyone successfully... 11-15-2010, 05:36 PM
TheProCreator ....removed 11-15-2010, 05:37 PM
Grebbo :confused:Hi Guys!! Awesome... 11-23-2010, 11:44 PM
jalessi Grebbo, The script needs... 11-24-2010, 12:36 AM
Grebbo JEFF, YOU ARE A CHAMPION!!!... 11-24-2010, 02:34 AM
bigz1 Hi Greg You may remember I... 11-28-2010, 07:02 AM
Greolt Liam I have sent you a PM ... 11-28-2010, 09:53 AM
DonW My head is spinning here....... 12-20-2010, 08:38 PM
Greolt Don Here is what I use... 12-20-2010, 10:39 PM
DonW Metric? Man, they tried that... 12-21-2010, 01:03 AM
CarveOne So, how many inches is... 12-21-2010, 02:58 AM
skray775 I need some clarification....... 05-11-2011, 02:58 AM
Jay C No the Z DRO is set to the... 05-11-2011, 02:16 PM
Arbo Medieval units. That's funny. 12-20-2010, 10:48 PM
johyn I like the metric system and... 12-21-2010, 05:15 PM
DonW Greg, I just wanted to say... 12-27-2010, 11:33 PM
MillworkMike Please Help! 05-10-2011, 12:55 AM
adam_m Post the script in its... 05-10-2011, 01:34 AM
MillworkMike Ok..... Im new to this... 05-10-2011, 01:44 AM
johyn look at line one...... 05-10-2011, 05:28 AM
ger21 Remove the Exit Sub line.... 05-10-2011, 06:48 AM
Amisk Hi every one Can you help... 08-17-2011, 03:56 PM
ger21 It sounds like your plate... 08-17-2011, 04:37 PM
Amisk Thank you Gerry I found... 08-17-2011, 07:03 PM
gurvy *snip* double post 11-14-2011, 05:47 AM
gurvy Guage block height wouldn't... 11-14-2011, 05:50 AM
jallitt I've had a mill and a router... 11-15-2011, 06:27 AM
gurvy drive down to bottom of z axis 11-15-2011, 04:50 PM
ger21 In my macro, I first set all... 11-15-2011, 05:45 PM
gurvy Set Scales prior to auto zero 11-15-2011, 08:48 PM
ger21 Here you go: 'Get Axis... 11-16-2011, 02:16 AM
dsage Gerry and Greg: There have... 11-21-2011, 01:22 AM
Ramcnc Easy-cnc 3 axis controller 01-18-2012, 10:02 PM
CarveOne This is a visual basic script... 01-18-2012, 10:40 PM
ger21 I don't have a Mechmate. What... 03-14-2012, 04:41 PM
alan254 Hi Gar, I if you check out... 03-14-2012, 05:07 PM
alan254 Hi Greg, I am only using... 03-15-2012, 12:38 PM
Greolt OEM code 301 is used to call... 03-15-2012, 11:53 PM
CarveOne Greolt's zero setter has... 06-06-2013, 03:34 AM
malgazz Hi My router is a self build... 07-16-2013, 09:10 AM
Pysiek I found two resistors in my... 11-15-2013, 09:32 PM
alan254 thanks I try it Al 03-16-2012, 10:49 AM
jjacstcy Is there a keyboard shortcut... 03-27-2012, 02:26 AM
ger21 You can add a shortcut in... 03-27-2012, 02:30 AM
jjacstcy How about 10 minutes for the... 03-27-2012, 03:01 AM
jzak3 hey, Ger when I use my auto... 04-01-2012, 03:11 AM
ger21 Are you using my Screenset?... 04-01-2012, 04:19 AM
jzak3 no I'm useing the standard... 04-01-2012, 04:56 PM
jzak3 you also sent me a script... 04-01-2012, 05:00 PM
CarveOne Wiring diagram =... 11-15-2013, 01:34 AM
ger21 What script are you using? 04-01-2012, 07:54 PM
jzak3 Message( "Auto Zeroing..." ) ... 04-02-2012, 01:34 PM
CarveOne Gerry, when the touch probe... 11-15-2013, 12:16 PM
ger21 No, the first probe is done... 11-15-2013, 05:51 PM
CarveOne Thanks. 11-16-2013, 12:54 AM
ger21 Because the script you're... 04-02-2012, 04:52 PM
jzak3 I found that script at... 04-02-2012, 06:57 PM
riche543 Subscribed 05-28-2012, 09:42 PM
jestah double touch 05-31-2012, 03:12 AM
jzak3 auto zeroing 05-31-2012, 01:43 PM
Jay C Why bother with a double... 07-22-2012, 05:10 PM
jzak3 Thanks' I will save this so... 07-22-2012, 08:04 PM
jzak3 hello, I noticed that there... 07-23-2012, 02:02 PM
Vogavt Since Mach is only looking at... 07-23-2012, 03:36 PM
jzak3 Hello, I used this script and... 03-25-2013, 06:17 PM
CarveOne You guys will probably need... 11-19-2013, 02:28 AM
Jay C Also, please test the code... 07-23-2012, 04:09 PM
jzak3 so if i am useing a touch... 07-23-2012, 04:48 PM
Jay C Yes as long as you meant... 07-23-2012, 05:20 PM
jzak3 the plate thickness is 60... 07-23-2012, 08:56 PM
cjsamples Little late to the Party 01-11-2013, 05:13 AM
cjsamples One other oddity 01-11-2013, 05:18 AM
dsage I have a couple of... 01-13-2013, 02:42 PM
PropNut Greolt you are my new hero! ... 01-29-2013, 07:55 PM
Devastator Zero setter retracting wrong... 02-16-2013, 05:12 AM
Dbl_Tap If you read my last post... 06-04-2013, 03:50 AM
Greolt 100 IPM is very fast for this... 06-04-2013, 08:13 AM
Dbl_Tap It is not a resistor problem 06-04-2013, 10:21 PM
Dbl_Tap Now strangely enough the next... 06-04-2013, 10:25 PM
Dbl_Tap Thanks Greolt. Even at 100... 06-04-2013, 03:27 PM
Pysiek Okay. Here we have 43 pages... 11-14-2013, 04:09 PM
Patrick633 You'll save the damage to... 06-05-2013, 02:20 AM
Dbl_Tap Did that as well CarveOne.... 06-05-2013, 04:44 PM
ejjenkins I finally got tired of... 10-20-2013, 11:42 PM
rod5858 gauge block in script 11-19-2013, 12:39 AM
pippin88 I've written a guide for... 12-19-2013, 12:55 PM
heliwill10 We have wired a touch plate... 02-03-2014, 01:48 AM
ger21 No, it won't work unless you... 02-03-2014, 05:08 AM
heliwill10 Ok, thanks! I've seen... 02-03-2014, 01:01 PM
sale030 Re: Another Aussie Auto Tool... 03-25-2014, 03:49 PM
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  1. #1
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    Jim send me a PM.

    Inputs are pins 10 to 13 and 15. Make a list of all the connections you have to each of those inputs.

    Estop, limit switches etc. and whether NC or NO. Mechanical or otherwise.

    If they are hooked to 5v-input or ground-input. Any pullup or pulldown resistors or filter caps.

    What BOB if any you are using.

    And your email address.

    Greg

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    Post X3 Bob

    I have trraced and drawn the X3 BOB if you need it.
    Super X3. 3600rpm. Sheridan 6"x24" Lathe + more. Three ways to fix things: The right way, the other way, and maybe your way, which is possibly a faster wrong way.

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    Hi Guys

    I finally made one of these auto tool setters following Greolts excellent instructions. I have set the Z retract at 6.35mm in the VB Script Editor as well as setting the plate thickness as 1.5mm in the plate thickness DRO but it seems to add the plate thickness and Z retract distance together resulting in the cutter not plunging in the workpiece ie the Z is set to high.The LED comes on when I touch the plate on the cutter, and the probe does work it just seems the Z lifts up to much.Pls Help

    Thanks
    Edmond

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    Edmond

    Copy and paste the script straight form the VB editor into a notepad text file and post it here so we can have a look.

    Greg

    EDIT: "Copy and Paste" not "Cut and Paste". Thanks Rod for pointing that error out.

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    Bigbigjimb and I have PM'd and he had some inputs enabled in "Ports and Pins" that had no connections. He will be disabling them.

    Worth mentioning here that if you have no Estop connected (naughty ) then because Mach will not allow you to disable the input it is
    best to set it to port 0 and pin 0 to stop Mach sensing any stray noise on it.

    Second issue is a common one.

    Many of the BOB manufacturers, including cnc4pc which Bigbigjimb has, build in pull down resistors on the inputs.

    Fine idea for estop and limit switches, bad idea for an input that you want to use for the Auto Tool Zero device as described in this thread.

    We need an input that is high when at rest and bought low by grounding. The standard LPT configuration.

    Experience of the last couple of months since starting this thread has taught me that it is too difficult for me (just a carpenter) to direct
    someone with even less electronic savvy than myself on the other side of the world via email how to overcome this problem.

    So I am no longer going to try. I'm sorry about that, perhaps someone else can.

    If you have a spare input that is high when at rest then this device is very simple to implement.

    If you don't and don't know how to achieve one then perhaps this device is not for you.

    Greg

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    Greg
    I think you have done a great job introducing and encouraging others to set up this simple yet very effective addition to a CNC machine.
    To set yourself up as helpdesk is another thing so fully understand your postion on this.
    Don't stop posting more of your CNC trinkets though.
    cheers,
    Rod

    Perth, Western Australia

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    Greg, the info already given and contained in this thread should help many implement this touch off tool. I didn't help much throwing in an odd ball question about an errant estop either, but the info given about it may also help others. It's all now down and documented, so your work on that end of it should be done. I want to thank you for the help you have given freely and hope to see some more cnc goodies from you.
    I never have had a chance to resolve the estop, so I just emulate one with the spacebar on the keyboard. This seems to work well enough until I get a little more time. Thanks again.
    Lee

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    Edmond

    I can't see any problem with the script you are using. Although I would suggest slowing the probe move down to 100mm/min.

    Here is the same script but a bit updated.

    It has a two second delay then a probe move of 20mm at 100mm/min and a final retract of 6.35mm.

    This new one also returns the modal feed rate that was in effect before the script was run.

    Try it to see if the slower probe move makes a difference.

    Also note that the plate thickness needs to be adjusted to get the final result accurate. Measured thickness is used as a starting point.

    And if after trying that it still looks strange, then open the VB script editor via "Edit Button Script" and step through it one step at a time and see
    if you can spot an error happening. Position the editor window so you can see the Z DRO in the background.

    Let us know how you got on

    Greg
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    Edmond,
    I'll chime in here. I couldn't see anything wrong with the code either. Was wondering if your plate thichness has been entered as a negative as this could cause an unexpected result. Just make sure there is a plus sign in front of the figure in the DRO for Plate thickness.
    cheers,
    Rod

    Perth, Western Australia

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    Thanks for the help guys.I will try the new updated script tonight and double check that the plate thickness is a positive.Gotta go now at work at the moment.Thanks again for the speedy reply.Will let you guys know tomorrow if I got it to work.

    Edmond

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    Edmond
    I may have worked out your problem -here's hoping. Mach3 has a quirk that you have to press "enter" afer placing a value in the Plate Thickness DRO. If you haven't pressed enter then when you shift focus with your mouse you will find it returns to the original value - probably 0.00. Easily checked as you should see the plate thichness you want displayed in the DRO when you open Mach3.

    Greg,
    We have the perfect weather at the moment for cricket but it is going to warm up on the second day. I might even work up a sweat watching it.
    You are right about this help thing as there are so many variables in this simple extra that you do not think about. It is much easier to troubleshoot when it is all in front of you. I set the DRO + & - on my screen for obvious reasons.
    I also put speeech on mine as the count down means I do not have to look at the screen while it is setting.
    Steve fitted a touchplate on the weekend and is thrilled.
    Enjoy the cricket.
    cheers,
    Rod

    Perth, Western Australia

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    Rod I think Edmond is using the screenset I posted up a while ago.

    The plate thickness DRO on screen does not have a pos neg facility.

    This was on purpose and is something you can set when making the screen in Screen4

    Cricket starts tomorrow over your way. I'll be watching on the TV.

    Greg

    EDIT: I take that back. I was wrong. :withstupi

    You can still enter a negative number but it does not show a pos by default.

    So Rod was absolutely correct. Sorry Rod.

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