Hello,
is there anything planned for the Artisan to get something like a Input Board or a z-Probe?
This would greatly improve CNC capability if you could just set up a toollength via Probe or if you could probe a surface like a PCB.
The base function is there from 3D Printer function so i dont get why there is nothing like that available.
So, are there any futre plans for something like that?
Thanks.
Markus
Never heard about any developement in this direction.
This was often discussed in the forum mostly for the 2.0…
Best way would be to send this feature request to support@snapmaker.com or pull a ticket:
https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/support-ticket
Ich möchte mich dem anschließen. Ich kann nicht verstehn, warum snapmaker, die User nach dem Kauf so ignoriert, aber die Zeit und Geld hat, weitere Maschinen auf den Markt zu bringen, die das wichtige Merkmal auch nicht haben.
Hallo @Snapmaker: Hat schon mal jemand von euch damit ernsthaft gearbeitetet. Das ist so schlecht, ich möchte diese Maschine fast jedesmal aus dem Fenster werfen. Mann kann nicht vernüftig mit dem CNC arbeiten, wenn man keinen Z-Probe machen kann. Da wird jeder Werkzeugwechsel zu Risiko.
Es gibt einen Entwickler, der etwas entwickel, damit kann man den Snapmaker ohne die originale Steuerung steuern. Über GRBL. Aber dann ist die Maschine endlich nutzbar.
Bitte ändert das und baut einen Z-Probe in die Software ein.
Bitte
Beste Grüße
Andre
I’d like to agree. I don’t understand why Snapmaker ignores users so much after they’ve purchased it, yet has the time and money to bring more machines onto the market that also don’t have this important feature.
Hello @Snapmaker: Have any of you ever worked seriously with it? It’s so bad, I almost want to throw this machine out the window every time. You can’t work properly with the CNC if you can’t do a Z-probe. Every tool change becomes a risk.
There’s a developer working on something that allows you to control the Snapmaker without the original controller. Via GRBL. But then the machine is finally usable.
Please change this and integrate a Z-probe into the software.
Please
Best regards
Andre
I am absolutely disappointed with Snapmaker. No response or improvement to date. What a pity.
I have now purchased the 200W bundle, including the Bracing Kit. The Bracing Kit only works well if the small screws are tightened when it is mounted.
Since the Snapmaker is not really suitable for 3D printing and laser engraving, I will modify the linear modules so they can be operated with a normal, reasonable CNC controller.
So, Step and Dir. Although the display will be lost, one can finally install tool length sensors. Software, for example, Estlcam or LinuxCNC.
This whole experience makes me seriously consider whether it makes sense to buy another Snapmaker product. For example, the U1. If the support is the same, then better not. What a pity 
Hello,
it is still a shame for what they promised in the early stages.
I even contacted Snapmaker suppoert several times and they always said that nothing is in the making.
If you have something for a different CNC Controller i would be super interested. Maybe you wanna share ist.
Greetings
Markus
How does Octoprint running from a Raspberry Pi do all of the control it does? It’s able to send gcode commands live to the Snapmaker, and it’s possible to hook things up to the GPIO pins on the Pi to add extra sensors like runout sensors and such. Is it possible to do something like this with the CNC functions?
I’ve decided to only use the linear rail and the CNC module from the Snapmaker. Okay, the power supply too. The rest is going in the bin (junk?). I’ll use EstlCam for control, but other CNC software should work as well. Controlling the linear rails isn’t a problem; the STEP/DIR signals are sufficient.
However, I’d like to use the original CNC motors, both the 50-watt and 200-watt versions. Unfortunately, I haven’t found any information on how to control them.
Does anyone know of an adapter with the necessary software?
If necessary, I’ll remove the electronics and control the motor using a PWM driver. That should work. I’m incredibly disappointed with Snapmaker
I have decided to use only the linear rail and the CNC module from the Snapmaker. OK, the power supply too. The rest is going in the bin (junk?). I will use EstlCam for control; other CNC software will surely work as well. Controlling the linear rails is no problem; the STEP/DIR signals are sufficient.
However, I would like to use the original CNC motors, both the 50-watt and 200-watt versions. Unfortunately, I have found no information on how to control the motors.
Does anyone know of an adapter including software?
If necessary, I will remove the electronics and control the motor via a PWM driver. That should work. I am utterly disappointed with Snapmaker