Noob Auto Zero does not seem to set zero point.

[jaydee]

Hello,
Im making a wobbly transition from Mach3.
I am try to set the zero point on the top of my workpiece. all cuts are then -ve from that new reference.

I have setup a movable zero touchplate, the touchplate electrically seem to work just fine.
When I press the zero button, it requests I 'home the machine before probing'
Since I want to probe at that exact point, I press 'Home all' then zero again.

The tool touches off the touch plate twice as expected and retracts to a safe height.
But it does not seem to reset to the new zero point.

I'm sure Im doing something silly, any ideas?
Also, where can I set the thickness of the touchplate? In my old mach3, this thickness would be allowed for to give 0 at the surface of the stock.
thanks, J.

[eabrust]

Edit the M31.txt file in your profile\macros folder for the thickness and the feed rates, retract, etc.

my macro setup for a 1.000" thick plate is attached for ref.

forgot to mention, I commented out the x and y moves, so it will touch off with a z move only, where I place the plate under the tool.

regards,
Eric

[dezsoe]

Which program version do you use? Do you use the M31 macro (probe button on the lower part of the screen) or the probe screen?

[jaydee]

Ahh!...Thanks Eabrust, I'll have a look through that macro file. Looks fairly readable, do you know what syntax/language it is written in?

Dezsoe, Yes I was just going off the button (M31) but this is how much of a noob..I did not even know there was a probe screen,just found it... Crikey!
Thanks guys, I'll try to get some time this week to have a play about.
J.

[jaydee]

Found the 'Macro Capability Detailed' file.... files writen in C# by default and VB can also be read. Looks like a few evenings reading!
J.