a spatial measuring tool
- MicroScribe G2 is a computer tool for a designer or engineer to measure the location of points in three-dimensional space or on the surface of an object. MicroScribe G2 is a precision mechanical arm with encoders at each joint, embedded processor, foot switch, serial or USB connection to the users computer, and MicroScribe Utility Software - a software application interface. Using the hand-held probe and foot switch the user selects a point or sketches a curve (a set of points). Calculated digitized XYZ coordinates are directly inserted into a selected function in the users active Windows software design, analysis or control application.
- MicroScribe G2 is compatible with ...
... Rhinoceros NURBS Modeling (integrated MicroScribe G2 support)
... AutoCAD
... DesignCAD
... BobCAD-CAM
... CADKEY
... ProEngineer
... SolidWorks
... Mastercam
... Excel, Notepad, all software application functions accepting keyboard entry
- BobCAD-CAM 18 is a Windows 3D drawing and CNC programming system. It includes control capability for turning, milling, routing, plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting.
setup
- make connections at rear of base
serial cable from host computer to serial
power supply to +5V DC in
dual pedal foot switch to accessory
place probe tip in home position (in holder) for calibration
turn power on
- open MicroScribe Utility Software (MUS) (or download, install and open)
review welcome window or click OK to display digitizing window
move probe tip around, notice display of XYZ coordinates
select format strings button
select (or create - leaving window name blank) BobCAD 18 %.3f\t%.3f\t%.3f\t\o
- select configuration button
select standard (inches)
use comma as decimal (un-checked)
beep on plot (checked)
use scaling factor (un-checked)
use custom tip delta (un-checked)
- select reference frame button
select custom to define a user coordinate system
mark origin, X-axis, Y-axis on desktop (a drafting square is helpful)
digitize origin (right foot pedal switch)
digitize point on X-axis
digitize point on Y-axis
Z-axis is calculated at origin perpendicular to XY plane
OK
- open BobCAD-CAM 18
select file & new, drawing type, OK
select 3D & turn 3D on
select views, 3D view, default
select point & coordinates, check 3D
digitize points for user workspace origin, XYZ axes
enter OK
select view, view all
select line & join
join points (mouse) to draw XYZ axes
click right mouse button or select esc to end command
draw spline (or curves)
select point & coordinates
digitize points for spline
click OK
select other & spline - accuracy 0.01, close spline & with arcs unchecked
select single, OK
pick points (mouse) to connect as spline
right click at end of spline
sketch points for spline (or curve)
select auto plot in MUS window
select point & coordinates
place probe tip on start of spline
hold down right foot switch pedal
sketch or trace spline and release foot switch at end of spline
click OK
select other & spline - accuracy 0.01, close spline & with arcs unchecked
select single, OK
pick points (mouse) to connect as spline
right click at end of spline
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505-603-4073 - ed@remtek.com
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