Is there a way of excluding z movement form homing cycle?

[nanny86 (mat)]

I use homing alot after at least every burn but always have to reset my z is there a way that it only moves the x and y?

[berainlb (PY)]

You can’t do this with a run-time configuration setting. This is something that needs to be configured at compile-time of the firmware. So you would need either a pre-built custom firmware or compile your own that excludes Z homing.

Alternatively, is there a reason why you need to home specifically? Some possible workarounds:

1. Set “Return to Finish Position” in Device Settings to a more appropriate location for what you need.
2. Use “Set Origin” in Move window and then use “Go to Origin” in Laser window to move to a set arbitrary user origin location.
3. Save a Position in Move window and then hit “Go” to move to that location
4. Setup a Macro in Console window to go to an arbitrary location. Something like but specific to your needs:

G0 X0 Y0 Z5

[nanny86 (mat)]

@berainlb

G0 X0 Y0 Z5

Hi mate thanks for the great help i have set it up in the move section to the middle of my board but when i try to set it in macro for the z it says this
G-code motion target exceeds machine travel. Machine position safely retained. Alarm may be unlocked. (Right-click the ‘Devices’ button to reset the

[berainlb (PY)]

I was just guessing on the coordinates. This would need to be setup for your specific situation. Perhaps try swapping Z direction.

G0 X0 Y0 Z-5

Or don’t move Z at all if not necessary

G0 X0 Y0