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Paul Curtis
February 23, 2025
How do I set up z probe on fox Alien masuter 3s using UGCS on a Mac
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Mr. Anderson
February 23, 2025
1. Connect the Z probe to the back of the control box. 2. Open UGCS (Universal G-Code Sender) on your Mac. 3. Move the bit to the surface of the object using the direction buttons. 4. Place an A4 paper under the bit; it should barely touch the paper. 5. Click "Zero XY" and "Zero Z" to set the origin. 6. Modify the Z-probe parameter in UGCS, changing Z15 to Z14.83. 7. Place the Z probe as shown in the manual and click the Z-probe button to start detection. 8. After detection, remove the Z probe and click "Send" to start engraving.
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Open a G-code file, Preview G-Code Choose the Step and Feed (Unit: mm) Click the direction button to move the bit to the surface of the object. The best distance between the bit and the object is that the bit should feel the Engraving Finished.
Z-Probe Operating Modify Z-probe parameter. Default value is Z15, change it to Z14.83 base of the parameter measured. Thickness: 14.83mm Click Z-probe button to start detecting. Click ”Zero XY” After Z-probe detection finished, Place the probe as shown remove Z-probe, click “Send” to start engraving.
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How do I set up z probe on fox Alien masuter 3s using UGCS on a Mac
1. Connect the Z probe to the back of the control box.
2. Open UGCS (Universal G-Code Sender) on your Mac.
3. Move the bit to the surface of the object using the direction buttons.
4. Place an A4 paper under the bit; it should barely touch the paper.
5. Click "Zero XY" and "Zero Z" to set the origin.
6. Modify the Z-probe parameter in UGCS, changing Z15 to Z14.83.
7. Place the Z probe as shown in the manual and click the Z-probe button to start detection.
8. After detection, remove the Z probe and click "Send" to start engraving.
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