Question tool length sensor

hi derRoy, no I just use winpc-nc.and yes I check in parameters invert the z option

sorry I missed it,but no I m not using Estlcam

O.K. that was just to make sure you don't invert twice which would mean you don't invert at all.
Sorry, but than I can't help more than this as I am not using WinPcNc.

thank you so much bro

Bubbatt,

Sorry to read it didn't work out.
Yes, if your motherboard has a problem I am finished with suggestions. But still it puzzling me because your problem is a hardware and basic software issue.

What I should do in this case is to make up a back-up of the settings in WinPC, then start up from basics, so disconnect all accessories and programs/macro's.

So the Stepcraft machine now is as it is first assembled (basic configuration) but with the toolsensor connected.
Load WinPC-NC USB with restore to the factory setting, next make the correct settings for the toolsensor (as listed before).
Check if it is working, you don't have to run the machine for this, so don't bother for z-axis correction and so on.

If you still have no joy on the switch your problem lies probably in the motherboard.

this was the last suggestion I am out of it

ok cncmiller,I m working now ,I will do it in evening and ı will keep posting,

Hello. Can someone send me the correct M31 file for S2-420 machine? I tried today this sensor and when i tested the Z axis move slowly until it touch the sensor. But it does not retract and it will move further down until of course i press the estop.

The information for setting up the sensor is on the FAQ page of Stepcraft USA website, sorry not able to give links, but it has all the M31 info to change the settings

Hi Alan. Yes i did download that M31 file. But as i said it did not work fine for me.

Hi, have you looked at the file to see if the two settings have actually been changed, when I set my 2-600 up i followed the instructions and altered the M31 file in the system manually (did not download it) and mine works perfectly

I replaced the my original M31 file with the downloaded M31 file. They are not the same, mine have only a few lines while the downloaded M31 have more codes lines. If you ask me to modify it i could not do that cause i do not know what shall i i do. Can somebody email me this M31 pls?

Check this link:-

www.stepcraft-systems.com/en/forum/operation/4246-tool-sensor

I posted a copy of my working M31 macro in that forum - may be of some use to you (I added some comments to help my understanding of its operation).

Peter

Hi,

This is a link to Stepcraft USA Youtube pages, which shows step by step the set up for the sensor.
Also all the information is on their website on the FAQ page.

@Peterg 1000 : I will go through that forum posts because my problem is the same as this video



@AlanUk : I did all steps as listed in that short video.

BTW i downloaded this M31 file.