Homing Sensors & Work Offsets, Do You Need Them (CNC Routers)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @TheAy7531
    @TheAy7531 11 месяцев назад +5

    well, isn't she just delightful! Its great to see someone ACTUALLY learning along with me, rather than being a prop for the Instructor.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  10 месяцев назад +1

      TheAy7531, glad you liked this one brother! Happy CNCing.

  • @chrislane225
    @chrislane225 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great video, this is the first video I’ve seen that talks about G54-G59 offsets. I’ve been a machinist for 42 years, the last 15 years as a CNC programmer. I’m looking at getting a CNC router to play with and was curious if they are programmed the same as a CNC mill. You know your stuff. Thank you for your videos.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      chrislane225, right on brother! Glad to hear this one helped you so much.

  • @SireInsectus
    @SireInsectus 11 месяцев назад +2

    Garrett, as a father of seven, 4 of them being girls, I love seeing the next generation, and especially young women, get excited about technologies and skills traditionally reserved for "old guys." As a professional [corporate] instructor and a father in general, I can say without reservation that you did a great job of explaining the concepts to Liberty.
    She clearly gets it as evident in her "almighty home" analogy and in how each WSO is a room within the CNC's known world - an analogy I will be using this week with my daughter and son-in-law as they start their first projects. Please let Liberty know for me that she's doing a great job and that I 100% endorse seeing more content just like this if not a dedicated playlist. Besides the fact that this type of content simply needs to exist in the world, its educational value is very much needed and appreciated.
    You have without a doubt earned my respect and repeat business.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      Sirelnsectus, thank you brother! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this video and the lessons learned on Liberties part!

  • @ozguzzi
    @ozguzzi 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great job you two! Yes Liberty you should be on more often. Limit switches are very handy, so you don't crash the machine into the hard stops, and make the motors grumble 😄

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      ozugizzi, I couldnt agree more brother! Limit switches are critical.

  • @benvandermerwe2359
    @benvandermerwe2359 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Garrett. First Time somebody explains this so clearly. 🙂

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  10 месяцев назад

      benvandermerwe2359, you are so welcome my friend.

  • @dennisbracci9212
    @dennisbracci9212 11 месяцев назад +1

    I am learning more about cnc everytime i watch your videos. Thank you.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  10 месяцев назад

      dennisbracci9212, you are so welcome my friend.

  • @dellgateway6013
    @dellgateway6013 11 месяцев назад +2

    Liberty you are going to love using the G54- G59. nice Teaching Garrett

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад +1

      dellgateway6013, I couldn't agree more brother! Glad you liked this one.

  • @jt2508
    @jt2508 3 месяца назад

    good infomation. i think i will add homing switches on my machine. also you have a quick learner there, hope to see her in more videos

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  3 месяца назад

      jt2508, I'm glad you found the information helpful! Homing switches are a great addition for accuracy. And thank you for the kind words about her learning! It's always fun to share the journey.

  • @gcarter1953
    @gcarter1953 2 месяца назад

    I love the way she explained it good job Liberty

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  2 месяца назад

      gcarter1953, Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the explanation!

  • @PCPerks757
    @PCPerks757 11 месяцев назад +1

    The offset info was new for me and that was good info to learn.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  10 месяцев назад

      PCPerks757, so glad to hear this one helped you brother.

  • @dalebrown7893
    @dalebrown7893 11 месяцев назад +2

    Loved the video Garrett and yes very helpful and keep Liberty with you to help explain.....its a nice touch

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      dalebrown7893, thanks brother. Glad you liked this one.

  • @bkgoddard
    @bkgoddard 11 месяцев назад +1

    Once I home I also take a measurement of both sides to make sure they are the same. The right side will need to be turned at times. For me to have a reference once I have measured both sides I make a very tight line mark with a sharpie on the right rail. Once I home I check to be sure the machine is squared. I hope I explained that well enough.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  10 месяцев назад +1

      bkgoddard, that is a very good method you have brother! I like that, thank you so much for sharing.

  • @JanetDiaz6152
    @JanetDiaz6152 11 месяцев назад

    Thank for explanation.. please more vids.... Learning here...😅

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      JanetDiaz6152, keep working hard and learning everything you can my friend. Happy CNCing.

  • @HuguenotHTX
    @HuguenotHTX 10 месяцев назад

    Love this video. As a machinist I used different fixture offsets all the time. I am used to having to machine home the machine at start up daily. Definitely need to purchase limit switches

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  10 месяцев назад

      HuguenotHTX, so glad you liked this one brother! Happy CNCing.

  • @roblehmann2378
    @roblehmann2378 11 месяцев назад

    Great video, y'all and I'm glad y'all are welling to do videos for all of us to learn from. Thanks again

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      roblehmann, you are so welcome my friend.

  • @madra3212
    @madra3212 11 месяцев назад +1

    WOW, Liberty is rockin it. I understand what the limit sensors are for. However, I finally understand how to set G54 , G55.... I heard about it but didn't get it until now. This is going to make my CNC journey so much better. Thanks for the video. ❤

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад +1

      Ellen, especially in your case!!!

  • @Dugsin503
    @Dugsin503 11 месяцев назад +2

    Love to see that nice new machine. Liberty you’re doing a great job, you have the yoda of CNC’s for an instructor 😊.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      douge8231, thanks brother! She is doing a great job learning CNC, I couldn't agree more.

  • @garyjadick1774
    @garyjadick1774 11 месяцев назад

    Great video I see now how setting g codes makes it easier to set a project. Nice to see Liberty in the video.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  10 месяцев назад

      garyjadick1774, glad you liked this one with Liberty in it brother! Happy CNCing.

  • @williamcovell6324
    @williamcovell6324 11 месяцев назад +2

    🌵 You made Liberty's brain 🧠 go 🤯🌵

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      WilliamCovell, very true my friend. She is learning quite a lot.

  • @isAif47
    @isAif47 2 месяца назад

    really good video

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  2 месяца назад +1

      isAif47, Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Hybrid_Soul
    @Hybrid_Soul 11 месяцев назад

    Well done, Garrett. Can you set the machine to move to G55, G56, G57 so that we can see where it stops?

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  10 месяцев назад

      Hybrid_Soul, I will definitely try to squeeze this into a future video brother thanks for the suggestion! Happy cncing!

  • @JoeLazzara
    @JoeLazzara 11 месяцев назад +4

    LIBERTY ROCKS!!! ❤️🤟😃

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      JoeLazzara, thanks brother. Glad you like her on the channel.

  • @emostorm7
    @emostorm7 11 месяцев назад +5

    Oh, yes, please please include Liberty in many more videos.
    Sincerely, everyone 😊😊😂

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      emostorm7, will do brother! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @IH1940HAY
    @IH1940HAY 3 месяца назад

    What I need to know is prior to the settings you are describing.. I am using Proximity Sensors (PS) on the XH- , x+, YH-, y+, Y slave , Z+. My question is how close to the positive stop should I move the router to? And then slowly move the PS until it is activated. Is this the correct way to establish the Homing and Limit switches? I use the Y- left and right steppers to square the gantry, will I still be able to do this if I set the switches as I described above? I have watched so many YT’s and they do not describe this procedure, they all assume its already done, and you cannot go further until they have been setup properly.
    Thanks

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  2 месяца назад

      IH1940HAY, It sounds like you're on the right track with your homing and limit switch setup! Yes, you want to move the router as close to the positive stop as possible and then slowly adjust the proximity sensor until it activates. This will ensure that the homing process is accurate. If you're using the Y- steppers to square the gantry, you should still be able to do that after setting up the switches as you've described. Just make sure all your movements are well-coordinated to avoid any collisions.

  • @emostorm7
    @emostorm7 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good evening Garrett and Liberty!

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      emostorm7, happy to have you here brother!

  • @thisoldman7142
    @thisoldman7142 11 месяцев назад

    Hey Garrett, perfect subject for me. I also use gSender. When enabling limit switches and homing in my firmware, I constantly get alarms (no idea what they mean….yet…..yes, I’ve just downloaded the alarm sheet you posted, Thanks) So, I’ve been homing my machine, than going back into firmware and disabling homing and hard limits to avoid the alarm. So, first question, what are your ideas on how to fix my alarm problem? And second, do I actually lose my “home” position after setting home and than disabling homing and hard limits in Firmware?

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      Stevengburch, thanks for your support brother!

  • @KevinHudson-d4h
    @KevinHudson-d4h 20 дней назад

    I need help connecting the controllers don’t work but I have machine connected I use gsender software

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  18 дней назад

      KevinHudson-d4h, It sounds like you're facing some connectivity issues with your controllers. Make sure that all your connections are secure and that the correct drivers for your machine are installed. Also, check if gSender recognizes the machine in its settings. Sometimes, a simple restart of the software or the computer can reset the connection as well. Good luck!

  • @johnk6847
    @johnk6847 11 месяцев назад

    I love how Liberty related G54, G55....as how many steps those "rooms" are from the front door, X0,Y0!

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  10 месяцев назад

      johnk6847, so glad you liked this one brother! It is always a joy to watch others learn CNC.

  • @diegoarmijo1426
    @diegoarmijo1426 11 месяцев назад

    Hello Garrett. I purchased a Longmill (30x30) over a year ago. It didn't come with homing switches. Does Scienci offer them as an add-on? I'm hoping you will know. I ordered a spindle based on your video on Spindles. I am so looking forward to installing it when I get it and using it. THese homing switches are so needed. Thanks for you reply

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад +1

      diegoarmijo1426, you sure can brother! Here is a link to pick them up: sienci.com/product/inductive-sensor-kit-for-the-longmill-mk2/

    • @diegoarmijo1426
      @diegoarmijo1426 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much. @@IDCWoodcraft

  • @techturtle1964
    @techturtle1964 11 месяцев назад

    My limit switches identified an out of alignment problem. So I realigned the cnc, thought that was strange. Then proceeded to destroy the next commisioned project. The left drive belt (which is a maintenance item) needed to be replaced.
    So - If I had listened to my limit switches, it would have saved me the embarrassing task of having to ask the customer to send me another set of plexiglass.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      techturtle1964, sorry to hear that your machine gave you those troubles with moving out of bounds brother. Glad to hear that problem is behind you now!

  • @bigirish4886
    @bigirish4886 11 месяцев назад

    I like to tell people to think of it like GPS everything is based off the 0,0 reference. The software always knows where it is and how to move to a new location.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      bigirish4886, great point brother! I like that analogy.

  • @woodieaz
    @woodieaz 11 месяцев назад

    I found it confusing.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  11 месяцев назад

      woodieaz, sorry to hear that brother! I will work to make things more clear in the future.