I hear ya. I get pissed when I make an expensive bonehead move, also. I contacted the mfr and he wants to know what other information you would like to know, so he can put together a data sheet for you.
Phil T. The Feral Engineer Check out my LinuxCNC tutorials, machine builds and other antics at www.youtube.com/c/theferalengineer On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 3:39 PM <ken.stra...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, I use standard 4mm screw probes. Perhaps us$50 is "reasonable" but > I'm just a hobbyist/retiree and I find that breakage due to stupidity > annoying. I'd rather spend a similar amount on a decent bottle of wine! > > Their probes look gorgeous but technical information on their website is > sparse. I'm interested in any information on their design and particularly, > if it is patented, the patent number. I'm intrigued by probe designs and > have built experimental units using strain gages, FSR (Force Sensitive > Resistors) and... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Feral Engineer <theferalengin...@gmail.com> > Sent: March 14, 2021 3:22 PM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Probe recommendations. > > Hey Ken, > > I believe so, but I'll find out from the manufacturer to be absolutely > sure. > > I'm reference to your other comment about breaking probe stylii, have you > checked out fleabay? They seem to have relatively decent priced units > (40-50usd) if your probe is renishaw or compatible. > > Phil T. > The Feral Engineer > > Check out my LinuxCNC tutorials, machine builds and other antics at > www.youtube.com/c/theferalengineer > > On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 3:11 PM <ken.stra...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Does their probe use the traditional 3-ball/3-groove Renishaw design > or...? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Feral Engineer <theferalengin...@gmail.com> > > Sent: March 14, 2021 2:22 PM > > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Probe recommendations. > > > > I have a working relationship with emg precision out of the UK. I will > > be installing, testing and reviewing one of their ceramic face fixed > > tool setters on my YouTube channel soon. They just released a line of > > infrared probes, much like renishaw, marposs, heidenhain, m&h, etc. > > They will be releasing a wired and RF version soon as well. > > > > https://www.emgprecision.com/ifi-p4-touch-probe > > > > Phil T. > > The Feral Engineer > > > > Check out my LinuxCNC tutorials, machine builds and other antics at > > www.youtube.com/c/theferalengineer > > > > On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 2:15 PM andy pugh <bodge...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > On Sun, 14 Mar 2021 at 17:13, Gene Heskett <ghesk...@shentel.net> > wrote: > > > > > > > I wonder what the shipping may be, and from where? > > > > > > The .by in vers.by and the price in Belarusian Rubles rather > > > indicates Belarus. > > > > > > -- > > > atp > > > "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is > > > designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils and > > > lunatics." > > > — George Fitch, Atlanta Constitution Newspaper, 1912 > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Emc-users mailing list > > > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Emc-users mailing list > > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Emc-users mailing list > > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
