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    Thomas (aka Big Tex)

    I got the embedded touch plate installed and thanks to you everything works as advertised.

    One Happy Customer, I am!

    Paul



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    Lets testing begin

    Rem Rem VBScript To probe In the z axis 'Written by Big-Tex May 23 2010

    If GetOemLED(801) Then 'NOTE: This part of script is for Inches as Native Units

    If GetOemLed (825) <> 0 Then 'Check to see if the probe is already grounded or faulty
    Code "(Z-Plate is grounded, check connection and try again)" 'this goes in the status bar if aplicable
    Else
    Code "G4 P1" 'Pause 1 seconds to give time to position probe plate
    PlateOffset = GetUserDRO(1151) 'Get plate offset DRO
    CurrentFeed = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current feedrate to return to later
    Code "F12" 'slow down feedrate to 12 ipm

    Rem Probe In the z direction
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - 6 'probe move to current z - 6 inches
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew +.1 'move back +.1 to hit point incase there was overshoot +.1
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Rem End add lines

    Code "F4" 'slow down feedrate to 4 ipm
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - .25 'probe move to current z - .25 inches
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'move back to hit point incase there was overshoot
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    If PlateOffset <> 0 Then
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = PlateOffset + 2.6315 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend
    Code "(Z axis is now zeroed)" 'puts this message in the status bar

    End If

    Code "F" &CurrentFeed 'Returns to prior feed rate
    End If
    Else 'NOTE: This portion of script is for Metric as Native Units

    If GetOemLed (825) <> 0 Then 'Check to see if the probe is already grounded or faulty
    Code "(Z-Plate is grounded, check connection and try again)" 'this goes in the status bar if aplicable
    Else
    Code "G4 P1" 'Pause 1 seconds to give time to position probe plate
    PlateOffset = GetUserDRO(1151) 'Get plate offset DRO
    CurrentFeed = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current feedrate to return to later
    Code "F300" 'slow down feedrate to 300 mmpm

    Rem Probe In the z direction
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - 150 'probe move to current z - 150 mm
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew + 3 'move back + 3 mm to hit point incase there was overshoot + 3 mm
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Rem End add lines

    Code "F100" 'slow down feedrate to 100 mmpm
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - 6 'probe move to current z - 6 mm
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'move back to hit point incase there was overshoot
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    If PlateOffset <> 0 Then
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = PlateOffset + 60 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend
    Code "(Z axis is now zeroed in metric Units)" 'puts this message in the status bar

    End If

    Code "F" &CurrentFeed 'Returns to prior feed rate
    End If
    End If



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    Yes Tex it works but like before if the offset plate is set to zero then it doesn't retract or set the DRO to zero.
    I,ve altered the code below so that it does this know, I know most will use a plate of some kind but every now and again some like me wont so now it covers all base's.
    I also turned down the slow feed from 100mm to 50mm i feel hundred is a bit fast esp for small tiny cutters.

    Other than that it's good. . . Thanks. (Please test without plate on your machine because i've changed the inch's side as well)

    Rem Rem VBScript To probe In the z axis 'Written by Big-Tex May 23 2010

    If GetOemLED(801) Then 'NOTE: This part of script is for Inches as Native Units

    If GetOemLed (825) <> 0 Then 'Check to see if the probe is already grounded or faulty
    Code "(Z-Plate is grounded, check connection and try again)" 'this goes in the status bar if aplicable
    Else
    Code "G4 P1" 'Pause 1 seconds to give time to position probe plate
    PlateOffset = GetUserDRO(1151) 'Get plate offset DRO
    CurrentFeed = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current feedrate to return to later
    Code "F12" 'slow down feedrate to 12 ipm

    Rem Probe In the z direction
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - 6 'probe move to current z - 6 inches
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew +.1 'move back +.1 to hit point incase there was overshoot +.1
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Rem End add lines

    Code "F4" 'slow down feedrate to 4 ipm
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - .25 'probe move to current z - .25 inches
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'move back to hit point incase there was overshoot
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    If PlateOffset <> 0 Then
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = PlateOffset + 2.6315 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend
    Else
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = + 2.6315 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Code "(Z axis is now zeroed)" 'puts this message in the status bar

    End If

    Code "F" &CurrentFeed 'Returns to prior feed rate
    End If
    Else 'NOTE: This portion of script is for Metric as Native Units

    If GetOemLed (825) <> 0 Then 'Check to see if the probe is already grounded or faulty
    Code "(Z-Plate is grounded, check connection and try again)" 'this goes in the status bar if aplicable
    Else
    Code "G4 P1" 'Pause 1 seconds to give time to position probe plate
    PlateOffset = GetUserDRO(1151) 'Get plate offset DRO
    CurrentFeed = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current feedrate to return to later
    Code "F300" 'slow down feedrate to 300 mmpm

    Rem Probe In the z direction
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - 150 'probe move to current z - 150 mm
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew + 3 'move back + 3 mm to hit point incase there was overshoot + 3 mm
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Rem End add lines

    Code "F50" 'slow down feedrate to 100 mmpm
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - 6 'probe move to current z - 6 mm
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'move back to hit point incase there was overshoot
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    If PlateOffset <> 0 Then
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = PlateOffset + 20 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend
    Else
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = 20 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Code "(Z axis is now zeroed in metric Units)" 'puts this message in the status bar

    End If

    Code "F" &CurrentFeed 'Returns to prior feed rate
    End If
    End If



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    Default Need Help With Auto Zero VB Code

    I recently added a touch plate system so I could find Z Zero more accurately.

    I applied the VB Code to my Zero Button and need some help getting it working.

    First, there needs to be a third "End If" at the bottom of the "inch" routine.
    That got rid of the error I was getting and made the program come to life.

    I have a touch plate DRO and I am entering .063, the thickness of my touch plate, in the DRO.

    When I run the VB Code the result in the Z Axis DRO reads 2.6945. If I run with the touch plate value at 0.00 the result in the Z Axis DRO is 2.6315.

    When I bring the Z Axis back down to 0.00, in the Z Axis DRO, the tip of the tool is exactly .25 inches above the work surface.

    I must really be missing something here. Have spent most of the day working with the VB Code but no matter what I do it just never comes out with the work surface at 0.00

    Just an afterthought. My Z Axis coming down reaches 0, then goes minus for the depth of the cut. So I am always cutting below zero. Don't know but that may have something to do with it.

    HELP!
    George

    Last edited by GeorgeRace; 05-25-2010 at 07:40 PM.


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    Quote Originally Posted by hemsworthlad View Post
    Yes Tex it works but like before if the offset plate is set to zero then it doesn't retract or set the DRO to zero.
    I,ve altered the code below so that it does this know, I know most will use a plate of some kind but every now and again some like me wont so now it covers all base's.
    I also turned down the slow feed from 100mm to 50mm i feel hundred is a bit fast esp for small tiny cutters.

    Other than that it's good. . . Thanks. (Please test without plate on your machine because i've changed the inch's side as well)

    Rem Rem VBScript To probe In the z axis 'Written by Big-Tex May 23 2010

    If GetOemLED(801) Then 'NOTE: This part of script is for Inches as Native Units

    If GetOemLed (825) <> 0 Then 'Check to see if the probe is already grounded or faulty
    Code "(Z-Plate is grounded, check connection and try again)" 'this goes in the status bar if aplicable
    Else
    Code "G4 P1" 'Pause 1 seconds to give time to position probe plate
    PlateOffset = GetUserDRO(1151) 'Get plate offset DRO
    CurrentFeed = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current feedrate to return to later
    Code "F12" 'slow down feedrate to 12 ipm

    Rem Probe In the z direction
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - 6 'probe move to current z - 6 inches
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew +.1 'move back +.1 to hit point incase there was overshoot +.1
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Rem End add lines

    Code "F4" 'slow down feedrate to 4 ipm
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - .25 'probe move to current z - .25 inches
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'move back to hit point incase there was overshoot
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    If PlateOffset <> 0 Then
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = PlateOffset + 2.6315 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend
    Else
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = + 2.6315 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Code "(Z axis is now zeroed)" 'puts this message in the status bar

    End If

    Code "F" &CurrentFeed 'Returns to prior feed rate
    End If
    Else 'NOTE: This portion of script is for Metric as Native Units

    If GetOemLed (825) <> 0 Then 'Check to see if the probe is already grounded or faulty
    Code "(Z-Plate is grounded, check connection and try again)" 'this goes in the status bar if aplicable
    Else
    Code "G4 P1" 'Pause 1 seconds to give time to position probe plate
    PlateOffset = GetUserDRO(1151) 'Get plate offset DRO
    CurrentFeed = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current feedrate to return to later
    Code "F300" 'slow down feedrate to 300 mmpm

    Rem Probe In the z direction
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - 150 'probe move to current z - 150 mm
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew + 3 'move back + 3 mm to hit point incase there was overshoot + 3 mm
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Rem End add lines

    Code "F50" 'slow down feedrate to 100 mmpm
    ZNew = GetDro(2) - 6 'probe move to current z - 6 mm
    Code "G31Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving() 'wait for probe move to finish
    Wend

    ZNew = GetVar(2002) 'read the touch point
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'move back to hit point incase there was overshoot
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    If PlateOffset <> 0 Then
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = PlateOffset + 20 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend
    Else
    Call SetDro (2, PlateOffset) 'set the Z axis DRO to plate thickness
    Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
    ZNew = 20 'calc retract
    Code "G0 Z" &ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
    While IsMoving ()
    Wend

    Code "(Z axis is now zeroed in metric Units)" 'puts this message in the status bar

    End If

    Code "F" &CurrentFeed 'Returns to prior feed rate
    End If
    End If

    question for your guys if i use foil tape ie copper or alumimun for the
    touch plate for no conductive maerial will this be a issue?

    if offset plate is a thousand of and inch thick?



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    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeRace View Post

    First, there needs to be a third "End If" at the bottom of the "inch" routine.
    That got rid of the error I was getting and made the program come to life.
    If you are using the code for the Inch/metric test that Tex and i just posted then by adding the extra end if all you are doing is terminating the code at the end of the Inch routine missing the metric code completely.

    If you are only ever going to use Inch units then dont bother using this code and stick with the original code.
    The only reason for this new code is for completeness and to make it easier for new user's that use metric or those that use both.

    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeRace View Post
    When I run the VB Code the result in the Z Axis DRO reads 2.6945. If I run with the touch plate value at 0.00 the result in the Z Axis DRO is 2.6315
    YES this is correct with a touch plate thickness of 0.063
    2.6945 - 0.063= 2.6315
    2.6315 is the retract amount set in the code and your plate is 0.063 added together they make 2.6945 and if this is what is showing in the Z DRO then it's correct.
    Without the plate and Zero set in the plate thickness DRO then the Z DRO should read the retract amount of +2.6315 then when you tell it to goto Zero it should move down 2.6315 and read zero.

    The code is working correctly according to the DRO figures that you quote.?
    If the Z DRO reads either 2.6945 with plate thickness of 0.063 or 2.6315 without then mach is set this amount above zero and cant be wrong.

    So something else is causing this problem when it moves to 0.25 above Zero.?
    What is hard to say without knowing more about your setup but i'm confident the code is working correctly

    Are you using the Mach blue screenset and using the platethickness DRO on the Right handside in the probe section and not some other screen like in Offsets because this is the only DRO the code reads from.?

    Are you using home switch's.?

    Check that something like tool offsets are not affecting things.?

    Also what was the Error it was giving before you added the extra End If.?

    It will be something simple and keep plugging away and it will show, belive me it's worth the trouble and time to get working.

    Keep us informed how you go.



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    Quote Originally Posted by eloid View Post
    question for your guys if i use foil tape ie copper or alumimun for the
    touch plate for no conductive maerial will this be a issue?

    if offset plate is a thousand of and inch thick?
    The only problem i can see is that to use something so thin you would have to turn the feed rates right down to stop a sharp tool from piercing the foil or tape.?
    Give it a try by placeing tape or foil on a stiff sponge as pretend surface to protect the tool and see if it pierc's it or not.?

    Infact i will try it my self because you pricked my interest.!!



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    Quote Originally Posted by hemsworthlad View Post
    The only problem i can see is that to use something so thin you would have to turn the feed rates right down to stop a sharp tool from piercing the foil or tape.?
    Give it a try by placeing tape or foil on a stiff sponge as pretend surface to protect the tool and see if it pierc's it or not.?

    Infact i will try it my self because you pricked my interest.!!
    I was thinking just like legacy smart tool the would be 2 touch offs a slow rate and a secound one to double check it....?
    or a check box to option



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    Well Eloid here's some thing just for you.!!

    I did a test using a 1mm ballnose the smallest pointist cutter i have.

    To test i'm using Aluminium foil that is so thin my vernier gauges that work to 1000's mm or inch wont register the thickness. This stuff is near tissue paper thin.

    I stretched it between blocks of wood for the test and if you watch the vid you see a guest apperance from Rupert the bear.?

    My Z probe is using the latest code that Big Tex just posted and the only differance between Tex's version and mine is i changed the second probe feed from 100mm/min to 50mm/min and the retract from 60mm to 20mm.
    I did post the altered code in my reply to Tex.

    In the video when rupert shows and the probe is finished and i click goto Z the feed rate is 4000mm/min.

    So the probe goes like this.
    1st fast probe: 300mm/min
    2nd Slow probe 50mm/min
    3rd Retract 20mm @ 4000mm/min
    4th Goto Zero @ 4000mm/min

    Here is the Video

    Last edited by hemsworthlad; 05-26-2010 at 09:54 AM. Reason: Video was rubbish adding new soon


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    hemsworthlad
    Thank for helping guys out.
    I have been slammed with work.


    2.6315 value is for my calculated set up as my touch off plate is .3685 thick
    and after retract it is @ Z=3.
    I wanted to have whole value to be able visualy inspect if there is any issues.
    You may change it to what ever works for you.
    Also I feel that very thin plate such as foil would not be best solution.

    Last edited by Big-tex; 05-26-2010 at 10:11 PM.


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    Default EndIf Change

    Hi there and thanks for getting back to me.

    I cut the file at the end of the "inch" routine, not ever working in metric.
    So it makes sense that the missing EndIf was at the end of the COMPLETE routine. Thanks for that.

    I am still puzzled at the problem I am having.

    I am using my own screen design, and I have a UserDRO(1151) on the screen. And the routine does read it or I would not be getting the results that I get with either .060 or 000 in the DRO.

    I will keep plugging away and see if I can figure out what is causing my problem. Will get back to you with more information when I have it.

    Thanks,
    George



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    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeRace View Post
    Hi there and thanks for getting back to me.

    I cut the file at the end of the "inch" routine, not ever working in metric.
    So it makes sense that the missing EndIf was at the end of the COMPLETE routine. Thanks for that.

    I am still puzzled at the problem I am having.

    I am using my own screen design, and I have a UserDRO(1151) on the screen. And the routine does read it or I would not be getting the results that I get with either .060 or 000 in the DRO.

    I will keep plugging away and see if I can figure out what is causing my problem. Will get back to you with more information when I have it.

    Thanks,
    George
    George check your PM's.



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    Here is the video again but it doesn't seem much better.?
    I think you tube must degrade the quality because the originals are perfect HD video.!! anyway you will get the picture.

    Like Bigtex says personally i wouldn't use this method of plate but it sure does work and shows the amazing sensitivity of the probe routines.

    [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAvGLbRnIP8"]YouTube- Mach3 probe test on aluminium foil[/nomedia]



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    Quote Originally Posted by Big-tex View Post
    hemsworthlad
    Thank for helping guys out.
    I have been slammed with work.


    2.6315 value is for my calculated set up as my touch off plate is .3685 thick
    and after retract it is @ Z=3.
    I wanted to have whole value to be able visualy inspect if there is any issues.
    You may change it to what ever works rot you.
    Also I feel that very thin plate such as foil would not be best solution.
    the logic for thin foil tape ie alumin duct tape, serves 3 purpose
    1, cheap fast,
    2 sticks to any noconductive surface, fast
    3. you can use hossmachine outside corner finder, also a center a pocket in hole easy in wood

    http://www.hossmachine.info/forum/ya...ool-Probe.aspx
    [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqciex7lVaA"]YouTube- Auto Corner Finding with Isolated Probe[/nomedia]

    Last edited by eloid; 05-26-2010 at 04:58 PM.


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    Smile Z Zero Program Problem

    Well guys, after about 2 days of doing everything I could I have come to the realization that the VB routine for finding Z Zero is causing the problem I am having trying to get it to work on my touch pad.

    It seems as though the moment I click on the Zero button, the computer goes to 100% CPU usage. After the probe touches twice and starts back to the upper position the Z Axis stepper moves right along as it should, but due to the 100% CPU Usage the Z Axis DRO starts missing steps along the way. The result is that the actual Z Axis moves up higher than it should while the Z Axis DRO chugs along and finally gets to the level it is seeking.

    Have been a computer geek all my life, writing programs in just about any language, and this is the first time I have ever seen this kind of action. It is like the computer has gone into a "DO Loop", something that those of you who go back in early computer years will recognize from early machine language programs that were hand written and compiled.

    Incidentally, my computer is a Dell 2.85 Ghz with 1 gig of memory so please don't jump to the conclusion that I need a faster computer. When milling a piece the highest CPU usage I see is about 10% running Mach3.

    This one has stopped me cold. Maybe I am getting to old to think computer like I used to. I would be interested to hear what your Windows Task Manager shows for you CPU Usage when you click on the Zero routine. Use Ctrl-Alt-Del to open the Task Manager, it will stay on top.

    Any comments and ideas would be greatly appreciated. What am I missing here? Have I installed the code on the button improperly someway? Is there some other piece of software that I should be running in the background that I don't have? HELP - HELP - HELP!

    George

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    Have been a computer geek all my life, writing programs in just about any language,
    Well it seems that all you have to do is write a pertinent program to solve your problems....should be easy eh?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hemsworthlad View Post
    Here is the video again but it doesn't seem much better.?
    I think you tube must degrade the quality because the originals are perfect HD video.!! anyway you will get the picture.

    Like Bigtex says personally i wouldn't use this method of plate but it sure does work and shows the amazing sensitivity of the probe routines.

    i notice on your video ou have double touch but the orginal has only one....



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    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeRace View Post
    Well guys, after about 2 days of doing everything I could I have come to the realization that the VB routine for finding Z Zero is causing the problem I am having trying to get it to work on my touch pad.

    It seems as though the moment I click on the Zero button, the computer goes to 100% CPU usage. After the probe touches twice and starts back to the upper position the Z Axis stepper moves right along as it should, but due to the 100% CPU Usage the Z Axis DRO starts missing steps along the way. The result is that the actual Z Axis moves up higher than it should while the Z Axis DRO chugs along and finally gets to the level it is seeking.

    Have been a computer geek all my life, writing programs in just about any language, and this is the first time I have ever seen this kind of action. It is like the computer has gone into a "DO Loop", something that those of you who go back in early computer years will recognize from early machine language programs that were hand written and compiled.

    Incidentally, my computer is a Dell 2.85 Ghz with 1 gig of memory so please don't jump to the conclusion that I need a faster computer. When milling a piece the highest CPU usage I see is about 10% running Mach3.

    This one has stopped me cold. Maybe I am getting to old to think computer like I used to. I would be interested to hear what your Windows Task Manager shows for you CPU Usage when you click on the Zero routine. Use Ctrl-Alt-Del to open the Task Manager, it will stay on top.

    Any comments and ideas would be greatly appreciated. What am I missing here? Have I installed the code on the button improperly someway? Is there some other piece of software that I should be running in the background that I don't have? HELP - HELP - HELP!

    George
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    I want to thank you again Big-Tex. My problem was the verison I had installed. I reladed it and now have the edit button screen. thank you



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    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeRace View Post
    Well guys, after about 2 days of doing everything I could I have come to the realization that the VB routine for finding Z Zero is causing the problem I am having trying to get it to work on my touch pad.

    It seems as though the moment I click on the Zero button, the computer goes to 100% CPU usage. After the probe touches twice and starts back to the upper position the Z Axis stepper moves right along as it should, but due to the 100% CPU Usage the Z Axis DRO starts missing steps along the way. The result is that the actual Z Axis moves up higher than it should while the Z Axis DRO chugs along and finally gets to the level it is seeking.

    Have been a computer geek all my life, writing programs in just about any language, and this is the first time I have ever seen this kind of action. It is like the computer has gone into a "DO Loop", something that those of you who go back in early computer years will recognize from early machine language programs that were hand written and compiled.

    Incidentally, my computer is a Dell 2.85 Ghz with 1 gig of memory so please don't jump to the conclusion that I need a faster computer. When milling a piece the highest CPU usage I see is about 10% running Mach3.

    This one has stopped me cold. Maybe I am getting to old to think computer like I used to. I would be interested to hear what your Windows Task Manager shows for you CPU Usage when you click on the Zero routine. Use Ctrl-Alt-Del to open the Task Manager, it will stay on top.

    Any comments and ideas would be greatly appreciated. What am I missing here? Have I installed the code on the button improperly someway? Is there some other piece of software that I should be running in the background that I don't have? HELP - HELP - HELP!

    George
    George
    I have tested stuff on my machine I am running XP Pro with Pentium 2.26 and 1.5 gig ram Junk Dell computer scrapped at some company.
    I am maxing CPU at 18% with 24 processes running in my ms config all removed as much as possible. So this computer is only set up for one purpose, machining.
    I hope that helps.

    If it does not we may wanna think about me possibly connecting remotely to your machine and see what is going on. Providing this machine has net connceted.



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