[ThatGuy2]

Hello,

I'm making a cnc machine that can write. for that i'm using gcode and cambam.i have limit switches on my X and Y axis but not on my Z. I can't add switches there but now i can't home anymore because of that. Do you guys know how can can home without the Z-axis?

[ger21]

What control software are you using?
And why can't you home?

[ThatGuy2]

What control software are you using?
And why can't you home?

I'm using universal gcode sender for controlling the machine and Cambam for drawing things.When i press the homebutton he searches for the switches so that he knows where he is but my Z-axis has no hard limits, because of that he's stuck in homing because he can't find a switch and i can't add switches on my Z-axis.(srry if my English is not that good).

[Jim Dawson]

Wire the X home switch to the Z home input also. That way when the X homes, the controller will think that the Z has homed also.

[ThatGuy2]

Wire the X home switch to the Z home input also. That way when the X homes, the controller will think that the Z has homed also.

That doesn't work because he moves the Z-axis first to make sure he doesn't make contact with the paper after that he moves the X and Y. Any other suggestions?.

[mactec54]

That doesn't work because he moves the Z-axis first to make sure he doesn't make contact with the paper after that he moves the X and Y. Any other suggestions?.

Have a micro switch setup for the Z axes, that you can hit with your hand when the Z moves to where you think it is safe,

[ThatGuy2]

Have a micro switch setup for the Z axes, that you can hit with your hand when the Z moves to where you think it is safe,

Thx for the help.I will do that because it's the only solution.Hope the jury won't mind that i need to do it manualy.I'm making this for my integrated test.