> I see that a commercial "Z axis preset gauge" is A$275 down 
> here, so a DIY alternative is attractive. (And it's 
> advertised with "LED lamp", but no mention of an electrical 
> output socket, so maybe no use, anyway.)

I have one of those
(https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=M691) - it has a
spring loaded plate, an LED and a 3v button cell battery.  Complete the
circuit and the LED lights.  I removed the button, drilled a hole in the
side, and added a cable to make it a touch off probe (initially I used it
with my manual mill and DRO for touch off - exactly 50mm high).  The top of
the plate is all scuffed up from raming a tool into it - twice while
developing touch off software, and once by jogging into it a bit too fast.
I need to have it reground.


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