M6 macro for manual tool change with fixed probe
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:03 am
This is my first post. I am super happy with how well UCCNC is running compared to Mach 3 that would literally cause the machine to stutter and slow down on curves drastically. Now I am trying to restore the functionality I had with my Mach 3 software using CNC Woodworker screenset.
I was trying to find this exact macro in the forum, but I guess I'm just really bad at this and couldn't find anything that would simply work for me.
What I need is a macro that would do the following
- Allow me to use a 3d probe to probe the workpiece
- Measure the length of the probe using a tool setter that has a fixed position
- When M6 is called, let me manually change the tool
- Once the tool is changed, it should get measured again with the tool setter, so the length offset can be calculated
I also wasn't able to simply find any macros to do basic probing of corners and height with a 3d probe. I was able to physically connected and test everything fairly quickly, since the documentation is good, but I struggle to find the macros to cover this basic functionality. I was previously using a CNC Woodworker screenset for Mach3 and wanted to get the same for UCCNC, but his website seems to be down and I don't know if it will ever be back
I was trying to find this exact macro in the forum, but I guess I'm just really bad at this and couldn't find anything that would simply work for me.
What I need is a macro that would do the following
- Allow me to use a 3d probe to probe the workpiece
- Measure the length of the probe using a tool setter that has a fixed position
- When M6 is called, let me manually change the tool
- Once the tool is changed, it should get measured again with the tool setter, so the length offset can be calculated
I also wasn't able to simply find any macros to do basic probing of corners and height with a 3d probe. I was able to physically connected and test everything fairly quickly, since the documentation is good, but I struggle to find the macros to cover this basic functionality. I was previously using a CNC Woodworker screenset for Mach3 and wanted to get the same for UCCNC, but his website seems to be down and I don't know if it will ever be back