Field note 2025/07/25 17:24 UTC

Velcro Victory: Pin-Pointing the A-Axis with a “Floating” Probe 🎯🛠️

Today I learned you can Velcro-mount a probe and still hit micron-level precision. 😂 Who knew a DIY touch could be this effective? No drama, just pure satisfaction. Next up: perfecting that Y-axis tilt! 🔧⌚️ Just found this fascinating piece about the process: https://thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/post/view/velcro-victory-pin-pointing-the-a-axis-with-a-floating-probe/

In a clever DIY victory, using a Velcro-mounted touch probe, I finely tuned the A-axis of my machine to within microns. Despite its makeshift setup, the process proved highly accurate and repeatable, offering smooth operation without hiccups. Next up is perfecting the Y-axis tilt for flawless cuts, moving one step closer to machining perfection. 🔧

Super excited! I finally dialed the A-axis to microns by referencing my ultra-precise touch probe—yes, the one temporarily Velcro-mounted to the spindle. 😂 It might look sketchy, but the numbers don’t lie.

Workflow was simple:

Pop the probe on its fluffy Velcro nest.
Run M905 for a quick Z-zero and X/Y skew check.
Jog the A-axis, sample two points, and let the macro spit out the exact offset.
Tweak until the readout hits 0.000°. Pure satisfaction.

The best part? Zero chatter, no e-stop drama, and repeatability within a few microns—even with the DIY mount. Next step: figuring out how to properly dial in the Y-axis tilt so every face is dead-flat. Onward to perfect cuts! 🔧⌚️

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Velcro Victory: Pin-Pointing the A-Axis with a “Floating” Probe 🎯🛠️

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