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Gary Campbell wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 11:39 am They do, just not on the same page as the Acorn itself: https://shopcentroidcnc.com/centroid-fa ... l-support/

Very cool, going to keep this handy.

Thanks for your help.

tblough wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 4:22 pm Pro has same CSR as ultimate. Ultimate adds scale feedback, unlimited digitizing, and lathe C axis,.

You sure? My Lathe Pro has C-axis options enabled.

There's probably no need to run 100 lines of parameter checking code at every tool change. Normally, once you have your tool setter and probe set up, you never change that again. Are you referring to my macro? The opening 100 lines? If so I guess you are correct, once it works no need to have that ...

Centroid could not possibly include a generic M6 for what you want to do. Why? Because no two machines will be the same. So yes, it's sort of trial and error because your machine is not like anyone else's machine. You of course could pay someone or Centroid to write you a fully custom macro for you...

I was able to get it to work properly, no need to remeasure Tool 1 (same tool used for setting part offsets). I think it had something to do with the macro and G54. Copied the subsequent tool change macro and used it instead. No need to reset Tool 1 anymore. Thanks guys.

I read your tool height measurement paper and its exactly how i've been thinking of this problem. It also doesn't really help me any further. Were you able to look at my macro file? Is there anything wrong that would explain why i have to touch off the 1st tool after setting part Z0 in the part setu...

Ok, i think i got it. I realized that although you set up the part initially and set Z0 using the initial tool, the initial tool still needs to be touched off using the tool setter (unless im wrong about this). I guess it keeps the Z0 and touch off values separate, the initial tool touch off value i...

So looks like the macro is working however there is a new problem. After the tool is measured and goes back to the workpiece to start cutting, its at the height of the tool setter (because i set that as new Z0). Problem is its not at the correct height- its cutting in the air. When i start up the ma...

I was looking into this but worried about deflection due to longer stick-out with the end stop, also not sure about vibration issues with 10k rpm.

How much are those?