How to use the touch probe on the Onefinity CNC

[@DebHeadworth]

Wow! You’re amazing! I love your clear, concise and humorous way! Thanks. You taught me a ton about probing. 😊

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thank you so much. I have to make more videos like this

[@DebHeadworth]

@@nightcarverdesigns Yes YES yes!! Please do!

[@billbaggins9961]

Don't use the vbit to set 0's on x and y. Use a regular bit for x and y then install your v bit and probe just Z

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thanks. I never used it for the X,y,Z before and I figured it may not work for vbits.

[@superdad2010]

Thanks for posting this video. I really enjoyed it. Keep it up! 😁

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thanks so much. It’s been awhile since I’ve made one. I def want to get back to it.

[@michaeldennis7857]

Hi there sweetie I'm new to cnc finally made my mind on what machine to get onefinity was my choice. Hope to get some pointers from you guys youtube. Like what cam cad program that drives me crazier than i all ready am.

[@nightcarverdesigns]

It’s the best machine. You will love it. I’ll be recording more and more videos as I go but feel free to message me on Instagram if you think a topic would be helpful for me to record a video for.

[@jakec788]

I’m glad I ran into this video i was very confused on why I even needed the prob, so usually just eyeball the corner and haven’t had any issues

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Yes. I eyeballed for years and the only issue is sometimes my Z would be too deep or not deep enough. So I have gotten in the practice since making the video to just probe with the Z and it’s been awesome. But it’s not needed and just really freaking nice to get that same carve if your doing multiple pieces.

[@JF32304]

Yeah if you just eye ball it and have been doing it for years your fine. That's how I do it as well, as my start isn't the corner.

[@nightcarverdesigns]

@@JF32304 right. Either way is good but I do love to Z probe now. Do you start in the center?

[@3ddiy]

Great vid! can't wait to get my onefinity. Bill Baggins said it best with using a regular bit for x and y then switch back to the v for Z. This sign is going to look awesome!

[@nightcarverdesigns]

I gotta say I agree with that for sure, which leads me to why I never used my probe before this. I pretty much always use a V-bit and never straight bits. Making KZbin vids is gonna teach me so much cause awesome people will help fill in my knowledge gaps.

[@3ddiy]

@@nightcarverdesigns on that note use screen recording when you are showing anything on a screen. Production wise it will look better. So any work on your pc and just do a voice over. There are cases where you can’t and you need to film say the tablet on the machine.

[@nightcarverdesigns]

@@3ddiy PC’s have that feature? I know phones do but other than doing a zoom and recording I didn’t think there was that option

[@3ddiy]

@@nightcarverdesigns kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4etpKCVZZVjmZI

[@nightcarverdesigns]

@@3ddiy awesome. Just checked it out and did a trial record. Thanks for sharing the tips man.

[@dennismacwilliams196]

Good starter video thank's

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thank you. Yes I want to go over the things that have stumped me when learning.

[@blackthorn454]

Good stuff Tiff

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thanks man. It’s nerve wracking making them

[@MadeByMarylou]

Get iiiiit!! Thnx for sharing!

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thanks babe! Trying to share what I know and push myself to try more things

[@BManCan1]

Nice video. I like that you caught the error when probing Z and kept it in the video. This is part of the learning process. When probing XYZ, it is not recommended when using a V bit as the diameter is not constant. You can see from your video that the XY zero was off on the last cut. Great work and thanks for sharing.

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thanks, yeah I totally noticed it when editing the video that it was off. I fixed it when powercarving the piece by removing the extra space on the top. I have to say after trying all the techniques that I will be using the probe to do my Z only as I always use V-Bits. And thanks for the note about leaving the error, I messed up and it seems like it was an error many would make it I didn’t show it.

[@curtbrooks7495]

Great video thanks

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thank you so much.

[@richardfarwell6759]

Recommend you put stops on your spoilboard -- or even straight lines -- along the X and Y axes. That way you can place each of your pieces in the same location on the spoilboard. Once you've located your X,Y,Z zero for the first board, you don't have to probe any of the remaining boards unless you change bits (or lose power) or there's a significant difference in thickness. Curious what speed you were running your router? it sounded really slow.

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thanks so much. The actual router itself? It’s at one

[@richardfarwell6759]

@@nightcarverdesigns Not familiar with the Makita, but I'll guess it has a top speed of around 24000rpm. So if speeds are, say, 1 thru 6, one is probably about 10000rpm and 6 is 24000rpm. If you're typically using 1/4" end mills and 90deg V-bits, you should run around "4" or 18000rpm. Large surfacing bits (1-1/2" or 2") could slow down to "2" or 12000rpm. If you find that faster speeds are burning your wood, then try speeding up your inches per minute (ipm) of the X,Y,Z travel. With all this said, if you're getting satisfactory cuts, then pay me no mind.

[@nightcarverdesigns]

@@richardfarwell6759 hahaha I love your ending. Thank you. I truly appreciate the tips. I’ve been carving for awhile now and haven’t run into any burning. I typical run it slower because of all the tiny lines I carve and in the past I used to get blow out on spots. I mean could be that I primarily use pine.

[@lisaleedesigns]

I like how you eyeballed the X and Y. I didn't know you could do that and I've been probing XYZ for each project and broken a few bits doing so and it takes a long time. I think I will just probe for Z and eyeball the X and Y.

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thank you. That’s how I like to do it.

[@josieguerrero4666]

Thank you, thank you

[@nightcarverdesigns]

You are very welcome.

[@Scooterguy27]

Thanks so much👍🏻

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Welcome. Let me know if there is something you’d like me to show for my next video.

[@Scooterguy27]

@@nightcarverdesigns I've set up my Onefinity on my rolling folding table but i haven't flattened my wasteboard or done any carving yet. Total newbie! I'll be using Easel to start so if you could explain how to figure out the depth and speed of cuts that would be helpful :) Cheers!

[@nightcarverdesigns]

@@Scooterguy27 awesome topic. I can def explain it to the best of my knowledge on a video. Have you found any good references yet?

[@Scooterguy27]

@@nightcarverdesigns I haven’t had a chance to do a lot of research yet. My machine arrived earlier than expected, so I wasn’t quite ready :) a few more projects to finish up then I can focus on it!

[@hoguesignature3273]

Very informative, thank's for sharing!!! I have a question, I notice that it always indicates 6.35mm for the probe tool while in my Gcode file I indicated a tool bit of 3.175. how to change this value? Thank's

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thank you. I’m glad it helped. I was done not knowing how to use it and challenged myself to learn it. You can manually replace that 6.35 by clicking into the field and deleting it and replacing it with your correct bit width.

[@hoguesignature3273]

@@nightcarverdesigns as easy as that ;o) Thank's

[@nightcarverdesigns]

@@hoguesignature3273 sometimes we make the easiest things hard. I do it all the time.

[@hoguesignature3273]

@@nightcarverdesigns LOLL ;o)

[@JoePalumbo221]

How do you like yhe machinenover all? I have the shapeoko and looking to upgrade.

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Absolutely love it

[@dasfreakster]

What brand are those V bits? Great video, love that movie. :)

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Thank you so much. Those are Amana v bits that I use. I get them from tools today. www.toolstoday.com/

[@eriorellana89]

what black ink do you use?

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Marsh ink!

[@rvmeses]

What speed is the router set?

[@nightcarverdesigns]

I have it at one

[@bradleyjohnson452]

The center of the bit is about a 1/4" from where you centered because of the v bit. Straight bit is better

[@nightcarverdesigns]

So like let the tip hang over a bit if I’m attempting to to X,y,Z it. I def never use the probe because I always use v-bits and now after chatting with you awesome folks I’m def going to use it for the Z and continued my eyebalin