CNC Machinist Calculator UltraM66 MP-12 probe active
Fadal M-code · Mill
Selects the MP-12 probe so the probe moves and fixed probe routines use it.
Verify on your machine. This entry could not be fully checked against the maker manual. Check your machine manual before you run it.
Format
M66
How it works
Modal until another probe code.
Example program
N1 G0 G40 G49 G80 G90 G17 (FORMAT 2 SAFE START)
N2 T20 M6 (PROBE)
N3 M66 (MP-12 PROBE ACTIVE)
N4 G0 G90 G54 X0. Y0.
…
N2 T20 M6 (PROBE)
N3 M66 (MP-12 PROBE ACTIVE)
N4 G0 G90 G54 X0. Y0.
…
The full 6-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Turn on the right probe type before G31 or the L9101 probe routines.
- Probe numbers depend on what probe is fitted. Check your machine.
Related codes
M66 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Haas NGC | Built in M code relay 6 off |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Chucking low pressure |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | Tool skip ON |
| Mazak (EIA) | C-axis clamp |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Wait on input |
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