VTube-LASER- Measuring Long Tubes - Revision history

Mcone at 15:31, 16 February 2023

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‎Start a Tube Measurement

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‎Moving the Tube

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‎Moving the Tube for longer Parts

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‎Steps for Moving the Tube

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‎Steps for Moving the Tube

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‎Steps for Moving the Tube

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 ==Other Pages==
 * Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
-* See also [[Calibration-Leapfrog-Move Targets]]
+* See also [[VTube-LASER Leapfrog]]
-* Purchase the targets at the [http://www.advancedtubularstore.com/category-s/1836.htm store].

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-* 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 [http://www.advancedtubular.wiki/index.php/VTube-LASER_Leapfrog#Leapfrog_Kit_-_Magnetic_or_Plate Leapfrog] but can still be used to measure long tubes.<br><br>
+* 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 [http://www.advancedtubular.wiki/index.php/VTube-LASER_Leapfrog Leapfrog] but can still be used to measure long tubes.<br><br>
 * Any number of moves can be combined to measure any distance.<br><br>
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-* 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.<br><br>
+* 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 [http://www.advancedtubular.wiki/index.php/VTube-LASER_Leapfrog#Leapfrog_Kit_-_Magnetic_or_Plate Leapfrog] but can still be used to measure long tubes.<br><br>
 * Any number of moves can be combined to measure any distance.<br><br>
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 * Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
-* See also [[Calibration-Leapfrog-Move Targets]]
+* See also [[VTube-LASER Leapfrog]]
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-Press the Move button in the guide box after measuring at least 3 straights.<br><br>
+Begin measuring the tube. Once the arm can no longer reach the next straight, press the Move button in the guide box. This move function appears after measuring at least 3 straights.<br><br>
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-* Measure at least three straights.<br><br>
+* Measure at least three straights.
 * Press Move in the Guide Box
 * Click "Measure Previous Bend and Move"
 * Move the Tube
-* Press Continue.<br><br>
+* Press Continue.
 * Move back two straights and begin measuring again.

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-===Steps for Moving the Tube===
+== Moving the Tube for longer Parts ==
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- After measuring at least 3 straights, Place at least 3 targets as far from the arm as possible in the direction you want to leap.<br><br>
+* 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.<br><br>
- Press the LEAP button in the guide window on the left.<br><br>
+* Any number of moves can be combined to measure any distance.<br><br>
 [[image:preparetomove.png|500px]]<br><br>

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-[[image:preparetomove.png]] After measuring at least 3 straights, Place at least 3 targets as far from the arm as possible in the direction you want to leap.<br><br>
+ After measuring at least 3 straights, Place at least 3 targets as far from the arm as possible in the direction you want to leap.<br><br>
-[[image:tube moved.png]] Press the LEAP button in the guide window on the left.<br><br>
+ Press the LEAP button in the guide window on the left.<br><br>
-[[image:preparetomove.png|300px]]<br><br>
+[[image:preparetomove.png|500px]]<br><br>
-[[image:tube moved.png|300px]]<br><br>
+[[image:tube moved.png|500px]]<br><br>
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