My Puck Lost Its Wire.

[nlalston]

Yesterday, I was in my shop - preparing for a carving.  I plugged my puck in, and began to move its body below the bit, for touch-off.  As soon as I moved the puck, its wire fell away from it.  I managed to get the carving done, by utilizing the manual method - but prefer the puck, especially when a job would require bit changes.  I'm going to try to get that little screwed-in wire connector out, from its underside, and reattach the wire.  

But, is there a better, touch-off puck/plate that I could get for my Iconic 8, that anyone might know about?  Or could it be as simple as just getting an aluminum block, and attaching the proper plug to it?

[grossmsj]

The wire for the puck attaches to a screw in the bottom of the puck. I believe mine has a loop on the wire that attaches to the screw. So you may be able to just strip back the wire and re-attach it to the screw?

For other reasons, I've been looking at touch off plates. From what I can tell, the Axiom is a pretty good value. You may also find the wiring for other pucks won't work easily with the Axiom. You'd need a normally open circuit (not normally closed) and there is just one wire going into the banana plug, then to the board via molex. The ground is through the spindle/frame conductivity back to the control board. When the bit touches the puck the circuit is closed.

[jgarciaa]

Mar 30, 2023 16:12:16 GMT -5 nlalston said:

Yesterday, I was in my shop - preparing for a carving.  I plugged my puck in, and began to move its body below the bit, for touch-off.  As soon as I moved the puck, its wire fell away from it.  I managed to get the carving done, by utilizing the manual method - but prefer the puck, especially when a job would require bit changes.  I'm going to try to get that little screwed-in wire connector out, from its underside, and reattach the wire.  

But, is there a better, touch-off puck/plate that I could get for my Iconic 8, that anyone might know about?  Or could it be as simple as just getting an aluminum block, and attaching the proper plug to it?


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It sounds like you're looking for a reliable touch-off puck or plate for your Iconic 8 CNC machine after experiencing issues with your current one. While attempting to reattach the wire connector could potentially solve the problem, you might also consider exploring alternative touch-off options. There are various touch-off pucks and plates available on the market, each with its own features and design. You could look for one with a more secure wire attachment mechanism or consider using an aluminum block with the proper plug attached, as you suggested. Additionally, considering the Monport laser as an alternative could be advantageous. Known for its ease of use, high quality, and affordability, it could offer a reliable solution for your CNC touch-off needs. You can find more information about the Monport laser product at monportlaser.com/collections/co2-laser-engravers/products/monport-40w-lightburn-ready-12-x-8-co2-laser-engraver-cutter-with-fda-approval?sca_ref=5031521.ka374VZjm3