Difference between revisions of "XYZ Probe Tool"

Latest revision as of 10:53, 28 December 2022

The XYZ Probe Tool is a compact touch probe capable of inspecting objects installed into the machine or acting as supplementary way of homing the machine.

Specs

kinematic coupling based design
looks like a mechanical limit switch in software
uses an off-the-shelf ruby-tipped cnc probe tip

Parts to Buy

All parts to buy are called out in this spreadsheet.

Assembly Tools

1.5mm Hex Key
Budget Soldering Iron for installing heat set inserts
- Recommended: Heat-Set Insert Installation Tip. This one will work for M3 and M4 inserts.

3D Printed Parts and Settings

Print all parts in the default model orientations using the following settings. Note that some special settings exist for particular parts; they are noted in the table.

Common Settings

PLA
0.4mm nozzle
No supports
0.2mm layer height
6 perimeters ← this is esp important for parts with heat-set inserts
20% infill (any pattern)

Parts and Special Settings

XYZ ProbeTool

Qty	Part Source	Special Settings
1	Coupling Junction
1	Base
1	Lid
1	Spring Stud
1	Wire Tab
3	Tool Ball Cup

Parking Post

Qty	Part Source	Special Settings
1	Parking Post Base xxH x xxW
1	Tool Holder xxH x xxW

Assembly Instructions

Probe Tool Instructions
Parking Post Instructions.
- Note: this parking post uses 50[mm] dowel pins, instead of the normal 60[mm] ones.

Software Configuration

TODO

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 == Parts to Buy ==
-TODO
+All parts to buy are called out in this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1exzQQtGWq62kmWazMUU2xbrfU62XK9QZYXhOB--K8R0/edit?usp=sharing spreadsheet].
 == Assembly Tools ==
-TODO
+* [https://www.mcmaster.com/5497A51/ 1.5mm Hex Key]
+* [https://www.amazon.com/Weller-SP40NUS-40-Watt-Soldering-Iron/dp/B00B3SG6UQ?th=1 Budget Soldering Iron] for installing heat set inserts
+** Recommended: [https://www.mcmaster.com/92160A115/ Heat-Set Insert Installation Tip]. This one will work for M3 and M4 inserts.
 == 3D Printed Parts and Settings ==
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 === Parts and Special Settings ===
-==== Assembly Fixtures ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable"
-|-
-! Qty !! Part Source !! Special Settings
-|-
-| 1 || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee_syringe_tool/blob/main/fabrication_exports/assembly_fixtures/clamp_collar_spacer.STL Clamp Collar Spacer ] ||
-|-
-| 1 || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee_syringe_tool/blob/main/fabrication_exports/assembly_fixtures/drive_pulley_height_spacer.STL Drive Pulley Spacer] ||
-|}
-==== Syringe Tool ====
+==== XYZ ProbeTool ====
 {| class="wikitable sortable"
 |-
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 ==Assembly Instructions==
-TODO
+* [https://github.com/Poofjunior/jubilee_xyz_probe_tool/blob/main/assembly_instructions/xyz_touch_probe_instructions.pdf Probe Tool Instructions]
+* Parking Post Instructions.
+** Note: this parking post uses 50[mm] dowel pins, instead of the normal 60[mm] ones.
 ==Software Configuration==
 TODO