digitizing probe

[sunmix]

Hi, i'm very satisfied with Mach2, working fine with it, and would want to set up/build a digitizing probe. I'm not sure where to get a probe that's cheap enough, so maybe i might try building my own. Can you guys help me? Thanks!

[ger21]

http://www.indoor.flyer.co.uk/probe.htm

There is also some info in the files section of the TurboCNC Yahoo group. Look for "simple probe".

[sunmix]

uhm, read all of them, i followed the Mach2 Yahoo Group probe method, and i have milled all the parts, but i don't know the wirings/ electronic plan for the probe.

[ger21]

You can wire it like a limit switch. One side to an input pin, and the other to ground. You may have to use a 5V source and pull up resistor, though.