On 10/25/2016 06:04 PM, hubert wrote: > Is there any way to move past home position. > > Each of my Axis, X, Y, and Z use three sensors to provide inputs for min > and max limits and Homing. We have the Home switch set about 1 inch > inside the max limit switch. However, We need to raise the Z axis above > the home switch but inside the limit switch for the head to clear the > tool changer. Also for some parts we need to make use of more of the > table than the Home switch allows. Is this a miss-configuration problem > or a deficiency? When we try to move past the home switch the machine > refuses to move. > > Assuming your home switch is 1 inch from the top (max limit) and 4 inches from the bottom (min limit), and that the HOME_OFFSET is 0, then you should set the soft limits like this : MIN_LIMIT = -4.0 MAX_LIMIT = 1.0
This will give a total range of 5.0 inches, with 1 inch above the home switch. (If you use mm, adapt accordingly, the scheme is the same.) Jon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Command Line: Reinvented for Modern Developers Did the resurgence of CLI tooling catch you by surprise? Reconnect with the command line and become more productive. Learn the new .NET and ASP.NET CLI. Get your free copy! http://sdm.link/telerik _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
