Re: Help with digitizing probe

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "km4rp" <km4rp@...> wrote:

>
> Hey guys, need a little guidance here. I've recently purchased a

small

> CNC router with steppers. I'm wanting to reproduce some old carvings
> that are about 10"x14"x1/2". I would like to purchase a digitizing
> probe and was wondering about where I could find them. Any guidance

on

> software would be appreciated also. I've got a copy of Mach3 right

now

> and it looks like it will work just fine ?? Any help on the probe,
> mounting, ect. would be appreciated.
>
> Happy cutting,
>
> Craig
>

Sloowwww process, to get those tiny details you'll need to use a
sharp needle like probe, and take a very short steps.
It can take about 4 hours to digitize a 3/8" wrench.
I only use it when there is no other option.
I'm using deskcnc and made my own probe. it's just a switch that
closes or opens depending on your software.
I've found the hard way that you'll need very accurate tools to make
one that works ok. otherwise it won't trigg and miss a lot of spots.
Fred (deskcnc reseler)has it and I think it's about 300 bucks or so.

Fogassa