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Building the Star Probe

You can build these star probe configurations:

• 5-way customizable star probe with different probe tips. 5-way customizable star probe. This type of star probe uses a center cube that consists of five threaded holes into which you can screw various probe tips.

5-way customizable star probe

• Non-customizable star probe with identical probe tips. Non-customizable star probe. This type of star probe does not have a customizable 5-way center. While it does come with a cube, there are no threaded holes, and the four horizontal tips are permanently attached to the cube. The horizontal tips are all the same size.

Non-customizable star probe

After you build your probe, you should calibrate it by using the Measure button in the Probe Utilities toolbox. See "Measure" for information on calibrating tips.

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Building a 5-Way Customizable Star Probe

Building a Pre-Defined Star Probe