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DIY probe using OB Interface

Discussion in 'Interfaces' started by Morten Dahl, Nov 1, 2021.

  1. Morten Dahl

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    Hi fellow CNC enthusiasts [​IMG]

    I just bought the OB Interface which I installed with my Black box.
    I can see that it is setup to be used with the OB XYZ probe plus. I do already have a (DIY) XYZ prove and would of cause like to not spending money on a new one.

    As far as I can see on the OB forum and documentation, I need to do some changes in the Probing script on the USB flash (See pictures).

    I would like to change the Z and XYZ scripts so it can be used with my diy probe. I'm not sure which numbers to change? What should I change, so it would match the dimension on my probe (See drawing)

    Regards,
    Morten
     

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    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Correct, you can edit the probing macros after copying the defaults to your Flashdrive. Open them as text files and edit in your offsets manually. Replacing our <¿offset> placeholders with numbers
     
  3. Morten Dahl

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    Thanks for a quick reply! :)


    So i will go from this on all axis: G10 P1 L20 X-<xoffset> ; set X as offset and half endmill diameter

    To this: G10 P1 L20 X-10 ; set X as offset and half endmill diameter.

    Do this mean that every time I change bit size I need to change the macro or can i still do this directly on the Interface?:
    set X as offset and half endmill diameter
     
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    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    We can only automate endmill diameter with our macro, and our Probe :)

    Get yourself a XYZ Touch Probe Plus for maximum compatibility
     
  5. Morten Dahl

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    Thanks. Its working now :)
     

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