Probe Basic Help | G0704 Conversion

Linux OS & kernel type
Debian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)
6.1.0-30-rt-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT_RT Debian 6.1.124-1 (2025-01-12) x86_64 GNU/Linux

Version of Linuxcnc
2.9.6

Version of QtPyVCP and Probe Basic
0.0 & 2.9.6

Howdy folks,
Forgive me in advance as this project is the first time I've touched linux, linuxcnc, probe basic, or attempted a CNC conversion. I used the quickstart guide to install, and I've gone through the hal and ini files. Although, both the hal and ini files could be severely incorrect now. I believe I have the necessary config files.

Now, admittedly, I've used ChatGPT way way too much for this, so I might need to start from scratch.

So, after installing linuxcnc, the sim.axis worked great, X and X moved well and were moving roughly correct distances (I don't have my Z installed yet).

I then installed probe basic and went through pncconfig to make my custom config file that opens into probe basic. In that custom config I can't get anything to work. The E-stop button freezes the screen for a few seconds, but it never disables the E-stop.

And now when I open into sim.axis, everything works but my motors don't actually move. E-stop disables, machine turns on, and jogging shows in the graphics.

Just trying to get some motors to move and maybe make a circle with gcode. That'll be a step in the right direction. HAL & INI are attached. Also I'm running a Lenovo M710Q with a Mesa 7i96s.

Thanks in advance

 
 

 

Yes, you have a bit of a mess. chat gpt did you no favors. just follow the instructions. And first and foremost, verify the probe basic SIM works correctly. That will let you know if the installation is correct as it has correct configs.

Once verified the SIM works, take your time and go line by line through the doc and you will have a machine at the end. Start with a good working axis configuration..

Would you recommend just uninstalling probe basic and starting over?

Make sure you are installing via apt from the docs here:

kcjengr.github.io/probe_basic/development_quick_start_apt.html

You can skip the linuxcnc install if you have a working build.