Probe Basic

ProbeBasic is a QtPyVCP based user interface for the LinuxCNC machine control.

Installation:

• Probe Basic APT Stable Install
  • Important Requirements
  • Installation Steps
  • Updating and Configuration
• Probe Basic APT Develop Install
  • Important Requirements
  • Installation Steps
  • Updating and Configuration
• Probe Basic Changing Stable <-> Develop Versions
  • Probe Basic STABLE and DEVELOP Version Information
  • Step-by-Step Guide to Change the Sources List for Stable and Develop APT Repository
  • Troubleshooting and Support
• Probe Basic deb Install
  • Important Requirements
  • Download the Linux Debian 12 Bookworm ISO Image File
  • Installation Steps
  • Installing Probe Basic
  • Installation Commands
  • Uninstallation
• Probe Basic Development Installation
  • Installation Steps
  • Getting Started with Probe Basic DEVELOPMENT
  • Updating QtPyVCP and Probe Basic
  • Uninstalling QtPyVCP and Probe Basic
  • Note

Update Release Notes:

• Stable Update Release Notes
  • February 20, 2026 - 0.6.6 Stable Version Release Notes
  • Overview of updates for MILL configurations
  • February 5, 2026 - Probe Basic Stable Release Version 0.6.2
  • Previous Updates Notes
  • Overview of updates for LATHE configurations
  • February 20, 2026 - Probe Basic Lathe Master Tool Promotion Feature
• Develop Update Release Notes
  • February 20, 2026 - 0.6.5-14 Develop + NEW 0.6.6 Stable Version Release Notes
  • Overview of updates for MILL configurations
  • February 5, 2026 - Probe Basic Stable Release Version 0.6.2
  • Previous Updates Notes
  • Overview of updates for LATHE configurations
  • February 20, 2026 - Probe Basic Lathe Master Tool Promotion Feature

Configuration:

• Probe Basic Parameters
• Machine Configuration (INI, HAL, Files)
  • Creating a working Machine Configuration for Probe Basic
  • Launching Probe Basic
• Carousel ATC Setup

Interface:

• Mill
  • Main
  • File
  • ATC
  • Tool
  • Offsets
  • Probing
  • Conversational
  • Settings
  • Status
• Lathe
  • Main
  • File
  • Offsets
  • Touch Off
  • Tool Table
  • Probing
  • Conversational
  • Settings
  • Status
• Lathe Tool Offsets
  • Overview
  • Understanding G7/G8 Diameter and Radius Modes
  • Traditional Tool Offset Setup Procedure
  • Master Tool Offset Mode Setup Procedure
  • Master Tool Promotion
  • Important Notes
  • Configuration Requirements
  • Troubleshooting
  • Related Documentation
• Probing
  • Probing Setup
  • Calibrating your Touch Probe
  • Work Offsets
  • Parameters
  • Probe Results
  • Probing Routines
  • Help Tab
• Tool Length Setter
  • Tool Touch Off Position
  • Tool Touch Off Parameter Settings
  • Measuring Tools

Extending:

• User Tabs
• Customisation with Python
  • Button Renaming Example

Indices and tables

• Index

• Module Index

• Search Page