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  1. 02-12-2009, 03:35 AM #1
    bbrown2005
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    edge finder

    hi,
    i am trying to rigg up somthing for finding edge i have a probe i took ans soldered a wire to it and it goes in my end mill holder and hooked it to 5v then took a clip that hooks to my work piece and it is hooked to pin 12 on bob right now i just have it were it triggers a estop when it touches how do i make stop when it touches with out triggering e stop thans ben
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  2. 02-12-2009, 04:15 PM #2
    Bubba
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    What controller are you using? Mach, TuboCnc, ???

    Then somebody might be able to give a little more direction.
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  3. 02-13-2009, 02:06 AM #3
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  4. 02-13-2009, 02:18 AM #4
    Bubba
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    OK, somebody who knows (maybe Hoss or others) Mach can lead you through the setup. I think he has a video on how to do it. I don't use Mach so don't want to mislead you! Good luck as this is a very handy tool to have in your box.
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