Touch Plate

[WilliamLawrence]

I cover a bit of a different method here

Correct 'z' zero method?

Here is my new surface method upgrade. I can now Home the machine, change my bit, then have the machine auto zero. It works great so far, and i will upload the docs once i get a feel if anyone wants to try this. let me know.

I Use Grbl-Panel, but in the post reply, I have the code I use to lower down to my switch.

Correct 'z' zero method?

I mounted a switch, just under the homing position. I made sure the switch was at the perfect spot then attached it with screws. Now I call some G-Code to: G21 ------------------ Set to metric, as I use MM $H ------------------ Home the spindle M00 ----------------- Pause for tool change G92 Z0 -------------- Set z to 0 G01 Z-20 F1000 ----- Feed down to -20 mm (about 3/4") at 1000mm per min. to save time. F500 ----------------- Slow things down to 500mm per min. G38.2 Z-60 ----…