Corner Probe issue bitzero v1

[EricW (Eric Walter)]

I’m having trouble probing the corner of my workpiece. I haven’t run my shapeoko 3xxl in months. Just got working on a new project and reinstalled carbide motion because it was having trouble locating my machine.

When I probe the corner (with bitzero v1 appropriately selected) it lowers to the until contact, then moves up as it should, but then lowers again and just keeps going until it gets stuck. Then an error appears starting prb0004. I’ve never had this issue in the past and am at a loss.

I’ve seen people post with this issue before but haven’t seen any ultimate solution. Any help would be amazing.

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Please see:

Using/verifying the BitZero

Here is how I check out the functionality of the machine/BitZero: first check that you have sent the correct Z-axis configuration This can be easily done by jogging down to the wasteboard surface, setting zero, then using the Rapid Position command to lift 6mm above the current zero — measure how much the machine moved — if it’s wrong: open the Log Window go to the MDI (EDIT: Note that it will need to be enabled in options in current versions) and send $$ and check that the Z-axis steps/mm …

[ltbrall1 (Jeff Rall)]

Hello Eric,
Not that this can help with the problem but, I ditched the probe and Jog to Center set hight and Zero all. This way you are sure your centered on the work piece and cutouts are done with no shortage of stock. Also I personally find it just as fast. It works best for me, maybe it will help you also. We all need to try new things LOL. Best of luck.
Peace To You
Jeff

[EricW (Eric Walter)]

I reinstalled carbide motion a few times, redesigned the program twice, really didn’t change anything at all, then it began working correctly. Not sure why the change. Sporadically it happened once more then again corrected itself.

Seems to be fine now, though I have no idea why. I appreciate the help everyone!