Interesting mistake with no initial consequences
So, I was setting in several cabinet doors to mortise in some hinge recesses. 2 small toolpaths for each door, 2 bits, easy as it goes.
Of course, each time I swapped out a bit, I would zero the z axis. I would tap the plate to the bit to make sure the input lights up on the screen, then run the process.
I ran the program as usual. The bit touched, moved up, retouched again, and set the z zero just fine.
As I removed the zero plate, I noticed that I had forgotten to hook up the grounding clip to the spindle. Oh ****...
But, as is my habit, I keep the grounding clip attached to the leg of the bot when not in use. Keeps it out of the way, yet firmly in place.
I tested things a few times, and found that this is in fact a ground location. Removing the clip from the leg and touching the zero plate to the bit does not light up the indicator on the screen.
Now, I do not plan on using this again, as I can hear a slight hum through the system when the bit is touching the zero plate. I will hook up the clip to the spindle as directed.
But, nice to know I didn't break a bit from being absent minded.
Just passing the info along.
Steve Grendzinski
Shopbot Desktop
5.5" Z - Spindle - Aspire
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