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hetzerguitars
04-10-2008, 09:50 AM
Since I got the machine back I decided to try to use the probe again.

Had Machine Off
Out probe in QC
Plugged in Probe
Turned Machine on
Scan Area
Moved to Start point Press Enter
Moved to End point Press Enter
Set Depth Press Enter
Back to Scan
Probe Error - Check Probe
Open Cover a probe moved 1/4" turn. Huh?
Pressed Enter
Probe Error - Check Probe again
Open Cover a probe moved 1/4" turn. What the ?
Tried one more time to open cover to see if that is what's happening
Probe moved 1/4" turn and busted the wire off of it.

What now?

- Jim

beachman
04-10-2008, 09:53 AM
had the same problem,new z pack will fix that,hope it under warrenty

Kenm810
04-10-2008, 11:33 AM
Even with the new "Z" Pack
I'm a little leery, and would still unplug the Flex-Shaft
from the carving head while Scaning, just to be on the safe side.

hetzerguitars
04-10-2008, 01:53 PM
New Z Pack, is that a send back in for repair? I just got the machine back 2 days ago....

- Jim

Jeff_Birt
04-10-2008, 02:05 PM
I've had my machine do that once. I also noticed that while scanning the probe would rotate slightly due to the twisting of the flexshaft as it moves. This caused extraneous lines at times in the resultant scan. I have gotten in to the habit of pulling the flex shaft when I scan. If it just pulled the wire out of the probe that should be pretty easy to fix.

Bubbabear
04-10-2008, 02:13 PM
I guess this means the probe is not for sale anymore. Will proceed to check other deals