Has anyone created a DIY touch probe ?

Hi On my side I notice that I was using the probe bloc from Onefinity only for the Z , X&Y was done visually , so I decide to make a small one to probe the Z , and it is a lot more easy to fit in the dust boot [F32F7254-DF55-4A76-B8EA-A6CA38F94E75]

Hey Wayne, [image] Wayne: Has anyone created a DIY touch probe ? At least Bill , Tom and Yvon , and see also here . Use the search function of the forum!

Thanks Aiph5u But when I did a search these did not show up. Thank You

Here’s the more updated version. I also made another identical one for my other machine. This one doesn’t require a secondary lead to the spindle. [PXL_20211226_203716368] [PXL_20211226_221917618]

Hey Bill, when I posted the above, you probably got the notification that I linked to your older touch probe but you probably didn’t notice that of course I knew you made this one more recently and found and changed the link immediately afterwards :slight_smile:

[image] 349iq2345: I knew you made this one more recently That still links to my original design. Other than this thread, I don’t remember if I posted a pic of the newer one or not. Only difference with the newer one is the wider body. :slight_smile:

Hey Bill, [image] Machinist: That still links to my original design. Other than this thread, I don’t remember if I posted a pic of the newer one or not. I don’t think so, but now you have made up for it! :slight_smile:

Here is another question for the experts. On the back of the OneFinity controller box the connector Latch is up and works as an index. Is there a preferred location of positive verses negative? [Probe Connector]

Hey Wayne, [image] Wayne: On the back of the OneFinity controller box the connector Latch is up and works as an index. Is there a preferred location of positive verses negative? this has already been answered here :slight_smile: Further searching touch probe which wire end touch probe whi…

Hi Wayne, yes I have done my own probe for the z axes only, I don’t use the x or y probe feature. I bought the probe on amazon and got 2 for under 10 dollars (several different types) and also got the wire ends (go into the controller) from there also (200 pack) everything for under 20 dollars. The …

DIY Touch Probe

349iq2345 September 7, 2022, 12:03am 3

Hey Wayne,

At least Bill, Tom and Yvon, and see also here. Use the search function of the forum!

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