VTube-LASER- Measuring Long Tubes

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Moving the Tube for longer Parts

When measuring long tubes, it may not be possible to reach the full tube without moving the arm or tube. The steps below show the process of measuring and moving a tube to produce measured data. This process is not as accurate as using Leapfrog but can still be used to measure long tubes.
Any number of moves can be combined to measure any distance.

Start a Tube Measurement

Press the Move button in the guide box after measuring at least 3 straights.

The Steps for Moving the Tube

Place at least 3 targets as far from the arm as possible in the direction you want to leap.

Press the LEAP button in the guide window on the left.

Measure the targets with the ball probe. Press the green button to measure each target.

Press the red button to finish the initial measure.

Without moving the targets or the tube, leap the arm over the targets to a new position.

Measure the targets with the ball probe. Press the green button to measure each target.

Press the red button to finish the measure.

The leap is complete. Continue measuring where you left off before.

Leapfrog Kit - Magnetic or Plate

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This is the magnetic leapfrog kit that we offer on our store. Each magnet has a conical seat attached to a magnet that can be placed anywhere for leapfrogging
These are the leapfrog plates that we offer on our store. The plates have three numbered conical seats or spheres. With the conical seats the ball probe needs to be used and with the spheres, the laser can be used.