I think the answer is "no". G38.x probing moves will not do what you
are looking for The only types of probing motions are
linear, and they are based on a digital probe input turning on and off.
Jeff
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Jeff,
The screenshot you refer to is the result of a discrete motion type. I meant a
continuous scanning motion. Let's say, you scan a circle (a CD) with a proper
stylus, and on the screen, you get a circle, the same diameter as the CD.
The reason why I am asking this weird question is because I
emc can use a touch probe. most touch probe programs I've seen are
concerned with finding Z heights at multiple X,Y locations, but there's
no reason that you couldn't write a program to find points on the
perimeter of an object instead.
In emc 2.2.x, the only probing move is g38.2, "straight pro
Can EMC2 trace a shape?
For instance, a stylus would run around a perimeter of an odd shape. Can EMC2
record the shape?
Just curious about this feature. What would it take to make EMC2 handle this?
Best Regards
Patrice
Portland, OR
