Note: At this time Interface only supports the OpenBuilds XYZ Probe Plus

Prerequisite: Ensure you have Prepared a USB Flashdrive for use with Interface as the Probe macros are included in the Supporting Files copied to the flashdrive during this process. Make sure the USB drive is inserted into your Interface as well. If not, you will get “PROBE FILE NOT FOUND” errors when you attempt to Probe

Interface can be used to Probe the origin of your Stock: Go to Tools and Utils > Probe

See below starting positions: Manually jog to the correct starting position for the probing operation you intend running. Starting positions are the same as those used in OpenBuilds CONTROL.

NB: Make sure the Magnet is clipped to the Endmill, and position the Touchplate on the front-left corner of the stock.

Go to the Tools and Util > Probe menu

Press the OK button while the menu is on “Bit Dia” to change the Bit diameter. You have to specify the endmill diameter for the probing wizard to calculate the correct offsets

Select X-Zero, Y-Zero, Z-Zero or XYZ-Zero as per your intention, and press the OK button to start the probing routine

NB You have to manually jog to these positions prior to starting the Probing procedure:

Start with the endmill off to the left of the Touchplate:

Start with the endmill off toward the front of the Touchplate:

Start with the endmill slightly above the Touchplate:

Start with the endmill slightly above the surface of the Touchplate, but positioned above the Hole: