Watch https://youtu.be/kwLydF4osc4 for an approach that I'm currently playing with to reduce probe breakage .
-----Original Message----- From: Gerrit Visser <gerr...@psgv.ca> Sent: March 14, 2021 4:33 PM To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)' <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Probe recommendations. I am still at the 'tooling breakage' stage of cnc. So far only 1 Aliexpress tip broken (CA$12 cost). I have some more on the way because I expect it won't be the last broken one. I have 2 Renishaw TP2's, they are surviving my inexperience so far. M2 threads. Renishaw makes a sacrificial breakaway adapter, essentially a short piece of material with a groove. Male and female M4 threads at opposite ends. It however costs more than you were spending on just the probe. Ken, this might be an option to try? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001421085958.html . If you make the breakaway adapter then the more plentiful choices of M2 and M2.5 threaded ones can come into play as well. gerrit -----Original Message----- From: ken.stra...@gmail.com <ken.stra...@gmail.com> Sent: March 14, 2021 3:37 PM To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)' <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Probe recommendations. 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! _______________________________________________ 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
