Probe
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Re: Probe
If you want to trace an outline or something like that (e.g. edge finding), I'm not aware of any way to do that. You "scan" objects with the probe, you don't trace them. You specify the distances you want scanned in the x and y dimensions with a maximum z defined. You specify these parameters in the scan screen of the control program. The documentation for the probe spells it out.
There is no manual mode. The controller runs the probe back and forth over the object to be scanned based on the parameters you specified.
Ed
There is no manual mode. The controller runs the probe back and forth over the object to be scanned based on the parameters you specified.
Ed
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Re: Probe
You will end up with an "STL" file that you will need to import into a "3D capable" software package for manipulation and / or toolpath generation. I use and highly recommend Aspire by Vectric, but there are other alternatives.
Make sure you read the probe instructions and understand the instructions before you start running the probe.
Probe Installation Instructions:
http://nextwaveautomation.com/Downloads ... Manual.pdf
Probe Operating Instructions:
http://nextwaveautomation.com/Downloads ... Manual.pdf
You should also be aware that really high quality scans take a really loooooooonnnnnnnng time to complete. Plan accordingly.
Good Luck!
Ed
Make sure you read the probe instructions and understand the instructions before you start running the probe.
Probe Installation Instructions:
http://nextwaveautomation.com/Downloads ... Manual.pdf
Probe Operating Instructions:
http://nextwaveautomation.com/Downloads ... Manual.pdf
You should also be aware that really high quality scans take a really loooooooonnnnnnnng time to complete. Plan accordingly.
Good Luck!
Ed
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Re: Probe
Burt - What version of the control program are you running? Some of the earlier versions have a 14" scan limit (the limit of the original shark). If you get a message about scan limits you will need to upgrade the control program.
I'm getting ready to try a new pre-release version (1.4.0.17) of the control program tonight that has the limits removed. Tim hasn't officially released it yet. I'll report back on how it works.
Ed
I'm getting ready to try a new pre-release version (1.4.0.17) of the control program tonight that has the limits removed. Tim hasn't officially released it yet. I'll report back on how it works.
Ed
Re: Probe
"Focus"
Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek (Developer of the microscope.)
Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek (Developer of the microscope.)