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04 Jun 2025 16:15 - 04 Jun 2025 18:28 #329699
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Not sure this is the correct topic, or where to start figuring out this problem.
I have a new build LCNC 2.9 from disto, EtherCAT, AC Servos with/ 23-bit absolute encoders, using ProbeBasic I have attached a screenshot with the issue show the Z-axis
"Sometimes" the "zero" will not display as zero, most of the time it works and will display as zero. On the screen, it will show a non-zero value (-0.297), and a G0Z0 does not move. If I move off that value and G0Z0 MDI, it moves back to the same non-value, also "zeroing" the Z-axis does not set the value to zero. I have seen this on all the axes, not just the Z, but the same issue. I have not seen a pattern yet, or what triggers it.
I am looking for an idea to explore the issue further.
Thanks!!!!!
I have a new build LCNC 2.9 from disto, EtherCAT, AC Servos with/ 23-bit absolute encoders, using ProbeBasic I have attached a screenshot with the issue show the Z-axis
"Sometimes" the "zero" will not display as zero, most of the time it works and will display as zero. On the screen, it will show a non-zero value (-0.297), and a G0Z0 does not move. If I move off that value and G0Z0 MDI, it moves back to the same non-value, also "zeroing" the Z-axis does not set the value to zero. I have seen this on all the axes, not just the Z, but the same issue. I have not seen a pattern yet, or what triggers it.
I am looking for an idea to explore the issue further.
Thanks!!!!!
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05 Jun 2025 10:34 #329732
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Does the "G54 Work" change to G55 if you are in G55? (I am not familiar with probe basic)
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06 Jun 2025 04:19 #329790
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After further testing and focusing on the Z axis, it is related to the limit switch. If I Z+ to the limit, then re-zero the non-zero value increase (G54). Each time I bump up to the limit switch, the value increases. Strangely, the actual (G53) remains the same (within a few tenths)
Also, if I "power off", meaning use the power button of the UI, and then power the system again, I can then correctly zero the Z. Meaning if I then press the zero Z axis, it will then set to 0.
Also, if I "power off", meaning use the power button of the UI, and then power the system again, I can then correctly zero the Z. Meaning if I then press the zero Z axis, it will then set to 0.
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06 Jun 2025 12:02 #329807
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I am now even more confused about what's going on.
Are you actually hitting the limit switch? Or do you mean that you jog to the top soft-limit, zero the coordinate system, and then jog away again this inexplicable offset appears?
Do you have anything like external offsets enabled? Any unusual kinematics?
Are you actually hitting the limit switch? Or do you mean that you jog to the top soft-limit, zero the coordinate system, and then jog away again this inexplicable offset appears?
Do you have anything like external offsets enabled? Any unusual kinematics?
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06 Jun 2025 13:41 #329812
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BTW, thanks for helping!
I have limit switches on the Z-Axis, lower and upper. I
1. Jog positive and trigger the upper limit switch
2. Jog negative off the limit
3. "Zero" via the UI the Z-Axis
4. The W54 Z-position will "reset" to a non-zero number
5. The absolute machine position does not change
6. repeat 1-4
7. The "zeroed" W54 position will increase by around .300 with each jog cycle.
8. The absolute position remains the same for the Z-position I am zeroing.
I have limit switches on the Z-Axis, lower and upper. I
1. Jog positive and trigger the upper limit switch
2. Jog negative off the limit
3. "Zero" via the UI the Z-Axis
4. The W54 Z-position will "reset" to a non-zero number
5. The absolute machine position does not change
6. repeat 1-4
7. The "zeroed" W54 position will increase by around .300 with each jog cycle.
8. The absolute position remains the same for the Z-position I am zeroing.
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JOINTS = 3
KINEMATICS = trivkins coordinates=XYZ
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