Probe basic Z axis tool height probe setup

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3 years 8 months ago #263744 by SimonCNC123
HI Folks I would like to add a simple probe to zero the Z axis. Would I be correct in assuming that since I have modified my .ini file for Probe Basic, I can no longer use Pncconf to configure an input for the probe?
Could someone please point me to some info on how this is done?
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3 years 8 months ago #263751 by CNC_ANDI
Hello i am using a modified version of this



so maybe this can help you
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3 years 8 months ago #263757 by Lcvette
You can run pnconf and copy the probing bits over to your main config. If you are referring to the hal section.
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3 years 8 months ago - 3 years 8 months ago #263803 by SimonCNC123
Is there a document or tutorial that details what sections I would need to copy please?
From what I can see this seems to be the only difference in the .hal file (with regards the probe connection to the Mesa card)
# --- PROBE-IN ---
net probe-in     <=  hm2_7i76e.0.7i76.0.0.input-03

Does that sound correct please?
 
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3 years 8 months ago #263867 by Lcvette
Should be yes, I meant for adding anything though, if you need to see a difference or what's added, running a config setup is an easy way to compare before and after config outputs. Just save a copy of the current config somewhere safe and rename it and then use meld and it's directory comparison. It will show all the files that get changed with the new additions.

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3 years 8 months ago #264106 by SimonCNC123
Ok, I have installed all the files as per the video and I have added the probe input in the .ini file and tested it using the HAL meter. I'm awaiting delivery of my touch probe so haven't fully tested it yet and everything still works. I have one issue, since making the changes, the Axis position readouts are now displaying in Inches instead of mm. The rest of the screen background still says mm and the axes go to the correct home positions etc. but the displays are definitely in inches and if I issue a MDI command it tells me that I an exceeding the machine boundaries!
Any ideas of where to start looking please?

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