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G28 not the same has homing

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Vincentbl, Dec 6, 2020.

  1. Vincentbl

    Vincentbl New
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    Hi guys,

    Dont know if it is normal, but when using the code G28, my machine goes the opposite side from my homing position. Is it normal? Otherwise, how could I set a different zero machine to be my homing position?

    I have a workbee with grbl(blackbox) and use openbuilds controller.

    Thanks for the help!
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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    GRBL defaults the G28 position to 0,0,0, the same as machine home.
    If you move to anywhere and issue a G28.1 it will set the current position as the G28 offset. (make sure Z is high up else you will crash for sure)
    GRBL will remember this through powerouts, I use it for a manual toolchange position with a macro on a button.
     
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    also, if you give a $# command in the serial console it will display all your current offsets so you can see what it thinks G28 is set to.
     
  5. Vincentbl

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    Thank you so much for the quick reply! My machine zero was not at 0,0,0. Still dont know why it happened, but now everything works!
     

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