Probe basic launch issue

I'm sure I messed something up again.. here's a copy of my HAL& INI files

HAL
# This file was created with the Mesa Configuration Tool on Nov 21 2025 06:35:29
# If you make changes to this file DO NOT run the configuration tool again!
# This file will be replaced with a new file if you do!

# kinematics
loadrt [KINS](KINEMATICS)

# motion controller
loadrt [EMCMOT]EMCMOT servo_period_nsec=[EMCMOT]SERVO_PERIOD num_joints=[KINS]JOINTS num_dio=6 num_aio=3

# hostmot2 driver
loadrt hostmot2
loadrt [HM2](DRIVER) board_ip=[HM2](ADDRESS) config="sserial_port_0=00000000"

setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.watchdog.timeout_ns 10000000

loadrt pid names=pid.x,pid.y,pid.z

# THREADS
addf hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.read servo-thread
addf motion-command-handler servo-thread
addf motion-controller servo-thread
addf pid.x.do-pid-calcs servo-thread
addf pid.y.do-pid-calcs servo-thread
addf pid.z.do-pid-calcs servo-thread
addf hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.write servo-thread

# amp enable
net motion-enable <= motion.motion-enabled

# Global PWM setup
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.pwmgen.pwm_frequency 75000

# Board: 7i97t

# Axis: X Joint: 0 Output: 0
# PID Setup
setp pid.x.Pgain [JOINT_0](P)
setp pid.x.Igain [JOINT_0](I)
setp pid.x.Dgain [JOINT_0](D)
setp pid.x.bias [JOINT_0](BIAS)
setp pid.x.FF0 [JOINT_0](FF0)
setp pid.x.FF1 [JOINT_0](FF1)
setp pid.x.FF2 [JOINT_0](FF2)
setp pid.x.deadband [JOINT_0](DEADBAND)
setp pid.x.maxoutput [JOINT_0](MAX_OUTPUT)
setp pid.x.error-previous-target True

# joint-0 enable chain
net joint-0-index-enable <=> pid.x.index-enable
net joint-0-index-enable <=> joint.0.index-enable
net joint-0-index-enable <=> hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.index-enable

net joint-0-enable <= joint.0.amp-enable-out
net joint-0-enable => pid.x.enable
net joint-0-enable => hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.pwmgen.00.enable

# PWM Generator setup
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.pwmgen.00.dither true
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.pwmgen.00.output-type 1 #PWM pin0
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.pwmgen.00.offset-mode 1 # offset mode so 50% = 0
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.pwmgen.00.scale [JOINT_0]SCALE

# ---Encoder feedback signals/setup---
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.counter-mode 0
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.filter 1
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.index-invert 0
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.index-mask 0
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.index-mask-invert 0
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.scale [JOINT_0]ENCODER_SCALE

# position command and feedback
net joint-0-pos-cmd <= joint.0.motor-pos-cmd
net joint-0-pos-cmd => pid.x.command

net joint-0-pos-fb <= hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.position
net joint-0-pos-fb => joint.0.motor-pos-fb
net joint-0-pos-fb => pid.x.feedback

# PID Output
net joint.0.output <= pid.x.output
net joint.0.output => hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.pwmgen.00.value

# Encoder Setup
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.scale [JOINT_0](ENCODER_SCALE)
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.counter-mode 0
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.filter 1
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.index-invert 0
setp hm2_[MESA](BOARD).0.encoder.00.index-mask 0

INI
# This file was updated with the Mesa Configuration Tool on Nov 21 2025 06:35:29
# Changes to most things are ok and will be read by the Configuration Tool

[MESA]
VERSION = 2.1.8
BOARD = 7i97
BOARD_NAME = 7i97t
FIRMWARE =
CARD_0 = None
CARD_1 = None

[EMC]
VERSION = 1.1
MACHINE = my mill
DEBUG = 0x00000000

[HM2]
DRIVER = hm2_eth
ADDRESS = 10.10.10.10

[DISPLAY]
DISPLAY = probe_basic
OPEN_FILE = ~/linuxcnc/nc_files/pb_examples/blank.ngc
CONFIRM_EXIT = False
LOG_FILE = sim.log
LOG_LEVEL = DEBUG
PREFERENCE_FILE = sim.pref
CONFIG_FILE = custom_config.yml
POSITION = 0x0
PROGRAM_PREFIX = /home/kris/linuxcnc/nc_files
POSITION_OFFSET = RELATIVE
POSITION_FEEDBACK = ACTUAL
MAX_FEED_OVERRIDE = 2.000000
MAX_SPINDLE_OVERRIDE = 2.000000
MIN_SPINDLE_OVERRIDE = 0.500000
DEFAULT_SPINDLE_SPEED = 300
MIN_LINEAR_VELOCITY = 0.016670
DEFAULT_LINEAR_VELOCITY = 10.00000
MAX_LINEAR_VELOCITY = 10.000000
DEFAULT_ANGULAR_VELOCITY = 36.000000
MAX_ANGULAR_VELOCITY = 360.000000
MIN_ANGULAR_VELOCITY = 1.666667
PROGRAM_PREFIX = ~/linuxcnc/nc_files
INCREMENTS = JOG .01in .001in .0001in
GEOMETRY = xyzac
USER_TABS_PATH = user_tabs/
USER_BUTTONS_PATH = user_buttons/
USER_DROS_PATH = user_dro_display/
DRO_DISPLAY = XYZ
OFFSET_COLUMNS = XYZR
TOOL_TABLE_COLUMNS = TZDR
KEYBOARD_JOG = true
KEYBOARD_JOG_SAFETY_OFF = true
ATC_TAB_DISPLAY = 0
USER_ATC_BUTTONS_PATH = user_atc_buttons/

CYCLE_TIME = 0.1
INTRO_GRAPHIC = linuxcnc.gif
INTRO_TIME = 1
OPEN_FILE = ""

[KINS]
KINEMATICS = trivkins coordinates=XYZ
JOINTS = 3

[EMCIO]
EMCIO = iov2
CYCLE_TIME = 0.100
TOOL_TABLE = tool.tbl

[RS274NGC]
RS274NGC_STARTUP_CODE = F10 S300 G20 G17 G40 G49 G54 G64 P.001 G80 G90 G91.1 G92.1 G94 G97 G98
PARAMETER_FILE = probe_basic.var
OWORD_NARGS = 1
NO_DOWNCASE_OWORD = 1
SUBROUTINE_PATH = subroutines

[EMCMOT]
EMCMOT = motmod
COMM_TIMEOUT = 1.0
SERVO_PERIOD = 2000000

[TASK]
TASK = milltask
CYCLE_TIME = 0.010

[TRAJ]
AXES = 3
COORDINATES = X Y Z
LINEAR_UNITS = inch
ANGULAR_UNITS = degree
MAX_LINEAR_VELOCITY = 3.4
NO_FORCE_HOMING = 1

[HAL]
HALUI = halui
POSTGUI_HALFILE = probe_basic_postgui.hal
TWOPASS = on
HALFILE = main.hal
HALFILE = io.hal

[AXIS_X]
MIN_LIMIT = -14
MAX_LIMIT = 14
MAX_VELOCITY = 10
MAX_ACCELERATION = 10

[JOINT_0]
CARD = 0
TAB = 0
AXIS = X
MIN_LIMIT = -14
MAX_LIMIT = 14
MAX_VELOCITY = 10
MAX_ACCELERATION = 10
TYPE = LINEAR
SCALE = 4
ANALOG_SCALE_MAX = 10
ANALOG_MIN_LIMIT = -10
ANALOG_MAX_LIMIT = 10
ENCODER_SCALE = -40000
FERROR = 25
MIN_FERROR = 25
DEADBAND = 0
P = 10
I = 0
D = 0
FF0 = 0
FF1 = 1
FF2 = 0
BIAS = 0
MAX_OUTPUT = 100
MAX_ERROR = 25
HOME = 0
HOME_OFFSET = -14
HOME_SEARCH_VEL = -1
HOME_LATCH_VEL = 1
HOME_FINAL_VEL = 0
HOME_USE_INDEX = True
HOME_IGNORE_LIMITS = True
HOME_IS_SHARED = True

[AXIS_Y]
MIN_LIMIT = -9
MAX_LIMIT = 9
MAX_VELOCITY = 10
MAX_ACCELERATION = 10

[JOINT_1]
CARD = 0
TAB = 1
AXIS = Y
MIN_LIMIT = -9
MAX_LIMIT = 9
MAX_VELOCITY = 10
MAX_ACCELERATION = 10
TYPE = LINEAR
SCALE = 4
ANALOG_SCALE_MAX = 10
ANALOG_MIN_LIMIT = -10
ANALOG_MAX_LIMIT = 10
ENCODER_SCALE = -40000
FERROR = 25
MIN_FERROR = 25
DEADBAND = 0
P = 10
I = 0
D = 0
FF0 = 0
FF1 = 1
FF2 = 0
BIAS = 0
MAX_OUTPUT = 100
MAX_ERROR = 25
HOME = 0
HOME_OFFSET = -9
HOME_SEARCH_VEL = -1
HOME_LATCH_VEL = 1
HOME_FINAL_VEL = 0
HOME_USE_INDEX = True
HOME_IGNORE_LIMITS = True
HOME_IS_SHARED = True

[AXIS_Z]
MIN_LIMIT = -17
MAX_LIMIT = 0
MAX_VELOCITY = 5
MAX_ACCELERATION = 5

[JOINT_2]
CARD = 0
TAB = 2
AXIS = Z
MIN_LIMIT = -17
MAX_LIMIT = 0
MAX_VELOCITY = 5
MAX_ACCELERATION = 5
TYPE = LINEAR
SCALE = 4
ANALOG_SCALE_MAX = 10
ANALOG_MIN_LIMIT = -10
ANALOG_MAX_LIMIT = 10
ENCODER_SCALE = 40000
FERROR = 25
MIN_FERROR = 25
DEADBAND = 0
P = 10
I = 0
D = 0
FF0 = 0
FF1 = 1
FF2 = 0
BIAS = 0
MAX_OUTPUT = 100
MAX_ERROR = 25
HOME = -1
HOME_OFFSET = 0
HOME_SEARCH_VEL = 1
HOME_LATCH_VEL = 1
HOME_FINAL_VEL = 0
HOME_USE_INDEX = True
HOME_IGNORE_LIMITS = True
HOME_IS_SHARED = True

[INPUTS]
# DO NOT change the inputs they are used by the configuration tool
INPUT_0_8 = Joint 0 Plus Minus Home
INPUT_INVERT_0_8 = True
INPUT_SLOW_0_8 = False
INPUT_0_9 = Joint 1 Minus Home
INPUT_INVERT_0_9 = True
INPUT_SLOW_0_9 = False
INPUT_0_10 = Joint 1 Plus
INPUT_INVERT_0_10 = True
INPUT_SLOW_0_10 = False
INPUT_0_11 = Joint 2 Plus Home
INPUT_INVERT_0_11 = True
INPUT_SLOW_0_11 = False
INPUT_0_12 = Joint 2 Minus
INPUT_INVERT_0_12 = True
INPUT_SLOW_0_12 = False
INPUT_0_14 = Lube Level
INPUT_INVERT_0_14 = False
INPUT_SLOW_0_14 = False

[OUTPUTS]
# DO NOT change the outputs they are used by the configuration tool
OUTPUT_0_0 = Spindle CW
OUTPUT_INVERT_0_0 = False
OUTPUT_0_1 = Spindle CCW
OUTPUT_INVERT_0_1 = False
OUTPUT_0_2 = Coolant Flood
OUTPUT_INVERT_0_2 = False
OUTPUT_0_3 = Lube Pump
OUTPUT_INVERT_0_3 = False

[OPTIONS]
# DO NOT change the options they are used by the configuration tool
LOAD_CONFIG = True
INTRO_GRAPHIC = emc2.gif
INTRO_GRAPHIC_TIME = 0
MANUAL_TOOL_CHANGE = True
CUSTOM_HAL = False
POST_GUI_HAL = False
SHUTDOWN_HAL = False
HALUI = False
PYVCP = False
GLADEVCP = False
LADDER = False
BACKUP = True

I omitted that file and the GUI launched but with a new error.. LOL This thing is driving me crazy.

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/probe_basic", line 8, in <module>
sys.exit(main())
~~~~^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/probe_basic/__init__.py", line 20, in main
qtpyvcp.run_vcp(opts, VCP_CONFIG_FILE)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/qtpyvcp/__init__.py", line 26, in run_vcp
run(*args, **kwargs)
~~~^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/qtpyvcp/app/__init__.py", line 129, in run
launch_application(opts, config)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/qtpyvcp/app/launcher.py", line 93, in launch_application
raise IOError('The specified POSTGUI_HALFILE does not exist: %s' %
postgui_halfile)
OSError: The specified POSTGUI_HALFILE does not exist: /home/kris/linuxcnc/configs/my_mill/probe_basic_postgui.hal

I had to move some files around, but i think i have it working. Thank you so much for all of yalls help! Yall are the best!!!!