I would like to announce that first batch of touch probe TPA2 is now available on e-shop. During assembly process I have not noticed anything odd, all probes work as expected. Things that are different from future batches are: Surface finish. CNC house omitted sandblasting step for current batch. It will be fixed in future […]
Read MoreAnnouncing TPA2 touch probe
Finally! Yesterday received remaining parts for new touch probe. Headed straight back home to put all pieces together. I rarely publish my fails in manufacturing, but this time I’d like to share that only two minor mistakes were made. One of them was finish type. It ought to be sandblasted before anodizing process unfortunately this […]
Read MoreConnecting touch probe to Mach3
Connecting touch probe to Mach3 is more than simple task. Just connect supplied cable to computer LPT port or breakout board and configure input. I am not sure how about Mach3 original ones, but Tormach has terrible probing scripts, so at the bottom of this post I provide fixed ones.
Read MoreMachine probe is available again. New and improved.
Excited to introduce new look of machine probe. First touch probe was coated in black oxide, while being easier to produce that coating had some disadvantages for example can be easily scratched and it leaves dark marks on other objects. After I decided what coating do I want, ordered new batch at another company. While […]
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