Programming with PMI in Zeiss Calypso – NIST Demo Model Firehead-Q 2025-08-12 | Firehead-Q – Precision, Metrology, and Quality Engineering MasteredIn this short video, I demonstrate how to program a CMM in Zeiss Calypso using PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) from a NIST demo CAD model. PMI data provides embedded GD&T and tolerance information directly inside the model—eliminating the need for manual interpretation and helping speed up inspection planning.You’ll see:🔹 How PMI data is used in CMM programming🔹 The workflow for integrating PMI into Zeiss Calypso🔹 Benefits and considerations for PMI-driven inspectionWhether you’re in manufacturing, metrology, or quality engineering, this quick demo shows how PMI can make your workflow faster and more precise.More from Firehead-Q🌐 Website – firehead-q.com📧 Business inquiries – Via channel email👍 Subscribe – youtube.com/@Firehead-Q#ZeissCalypso #CMMProgramming #Metrology #QualityEngineering #PMI #CADModel #GDandT #NIST #FireheadQ #PMIinCalypso
Testing Calypso Assistant GPT with a PMI Enabled CAD Model v1 Firehead-Q 2025-08-12 | Firehead-Q – Precision, Metrology, and Quality Engineering MasteredIn this video, I put the Calypso Assistant GPT to the test with a PMI-enabled CAD model (Product Manufacturing Information). The goal: see how well this AI tool can read and interpret embedded GD&T, tolerances, and other metadata directly from a 3D model in Zeiss Calypso.You’ll see:🔹 How PMI data is embedded in a CAD model🔹 How the Calypso Assistant GPT processes and interprets that data🔹 Where AI can accelerate measurement planning—and where it still needs improvementWhether you’re a quality engineer, metrologist, or CAD/CMM programmer, this test will give you insight into the future of AI-assisted inspection.More from Firehead-Q🌐 Website – firehead-q.com📧 Business inquiries – Via channel email👍 Subscribe – youtube.com/@Firehead-Q#ZeissCalypso #CMMProgramming #Metrology #QualityEngineering #PMI #CADModel #GDandT #AIInManufacturing #FireheadQ
Eating a 1.2 Million Scoville “Black Panther” Pepper Challenge Firehead-Q 2024-10-17 | Title: Eating a 1.2 Million Scoville “Black Panther” Pepper ChallengeDescription: Watch as I take on the fiery “Black Panther” pepper, packing an intense heat of 1.2 million Scoville units. Can I handle the burn? Stay tuned to find out!
Calypso 2023 Essentials: Crafting Effective Measurement Plans Firehead-Q 2024-03-25 | Dive into the latest 2023 Calypso software with our updated tutorial. This video guides you through the creation of a detailed Calypso measurement plan, incorporating CAD and showcasing the creation of 10 common characteristics alongside the application of various advanced scanning tools.We tackle specific tasks such as:Determining the location and size of holes, assessing Perpendicularity and distance. Measuring angles and other overall dimensions of the block,Applying concepts like True Position with MMC, Profile and Flatness, and much more. All culminating in the execution of a custom measurement plan using simulation.This tutorial uses the cutting-edge version of Calypso, utilizing modern methods and the latest techniques to offer a practical, hands-on learning experience. It’s important to note that while this video showcases the current version of Calypso (2023), and adheres to up-to-date training methodologies, it stands as an independent educational tool aimed at enhancing your understanding and proficiency with the software.For those seeking official certification or in-depth training, we recommend attending a Zeiss Calypso class at an official Zeiss training center. This video serves as a supplementary resource, designed to provide practical insights and tips to both new and experienced users alike.Challenge Overview:Our tutorial is structured around a comprehensive challenge, ensuring you learn to:Measure dimensions and tolerances including:1. Location (X-Value, Y-Value) and size (Diameter) of the hole at the back left corner, on top (D .325, X -.600, Y1.100)2. Perpendicularity of a cylinder (front center) to the primary datum plane ( [Perpendicular|.001|A])3. The two Cartesian Distance, hole-to-hole distances of using the three holes along the left side (Y 1.100)4. Simple Distance (X and Y) between the hole at the front left corner and the back right corner (X 1.200, Y 2.200)5. Angle between Features tolerance of 2 lines constructed from the three holes along the left side (Circle2, Circle3, and Circle4) and the three holes that run diagonally across the block (Circle4, Circle1, and Circle5) (28.6 degrees) Note: Use a 3D Line, and “Recall” the features. 6. The over all width and length of the Block using Symmetry Points (X 2.000, Y 3.000).7. True Position with MMC of the 5 holes on the Right side of the block ([True Position|Ø.014M|A|B|C]) Note: Use a “1D Linear Pattern” 8. Overall thickness (Z-Value) of the block using a Point. (Z -1.000)9. Profile the plane on the back side of the block ([Profile|.0005|A|B|C])10. Flatness of the top plane ([Flatness|.0001])We create the Measurement Plan from CAD, and then Run it in simulation, with a Pi web Printout. Navigate through the creation and execution of a measurement plan with a focus on real-world application and problem-solving.Join us as we explore the capabilities of Calypso 2023, equipping you with the knowledge to tackle your measurement challenges with confidence.Chapters:00:44 Lesson Overview01:38 Load CAD02:48 Save Early, Save Often03:04 Alignment Features03:42 Alignment Group04:00 Datum Constructions05:22 Create Base Alignment05:51 Clearance Planes06:42 Plane A Strategy - Grid08:44 Plane A Evaluation-Filters and Outliers09:59 Cylinder B-Measuring Threads with a Helix13:22 Cylinder B Evaluation-Filters and Outliers14:34 Plane C Strategy15:39 Plane C Evaluation-Paintbrush Introduction16:12 Run Base Alignment16:48 Manual Probing of Base Alignment18:15 Base Alignment Running - Simulation19:09 About Simulation19:31 Info on the run20:29 Features for 1-5-Cyldinder to Circle24:40 Dim-1 Location and Diameter27:09 Dim-2 Perpendicularity28:42 Dim-3 Cartesian Distance30:09 Dim-4 Simple Distance30:59 3d Line vs 2D Line31:12 3d Line-Recall32:33 Dim-5 Angle Between Features36:11 Dim-6 Symmetry Points39:56 Dim-6 True Position with MMC41:28 Linear Pattern42:57 True Position Creation44:32 Sub Alignment46:09 Bore Pattern Best-Fit48:15 Dim-8 Thickness49:04 Min-Max Thickness52:11 Dim-9 Profile54:20 Profile Characteristic56:05 Dim-10 Flatness57:29 Flatness Ref58:14 Running Finished Measurement Plan in Simulation1:01:01 Groups and Labels1:07:10 Saving Points and Outputs1:08:00 Pi-Web1:09:29 Subsequent Evaluation1:10:10 Closing Remarks
Fireheads - Fatalii Gourmet Jigsaw, just a little bite… Firehead-Q 2022-08-18 | John heads out into the pepper garden for the first time in 2022. He kicks it off with a real scorcher. The Fatalii Gourmet Jigsaw. This pepper is supposed to cap out around 2.2million SHU. The real kicker is that this one is supposed to have a more intense and painful heat than usual. In fact, the inventor claims it will make your tongue go numb.
Johns Calypso Demo Firehead-Q 2021-06-07 | Originally created for a Workshop: This is a five minute Demo of Calypso and the Zeiss Contura Aktiv CMM.
Zeiss GOM Scan 1 vs Consumer Scanner v1 Firehead-Q 2021-05-20 | In this quick video I take a look at the new Zeiss GOM Scan-1. I compare the exported STL file to one from a "Consumer" scanner using the Zeiss Reverse Engineering software.
FIreheads with Dillan and Jorge Firehead-Q 2020-08-28 | In this episode of Fireheads:Dillan and Jorge join John to take on six peppers.Starting with the Trinidad Perfume, Datil Sweet, and Cuyana peppers. Then things get serious when they eat a Sugar Rush Peach, Snow White, and finally the much afamed and much afeared.. Fatalii pepper from South Africa.There is some pain, and a little crying. In the end they do the Navy proud and finish the challenge.Warning, this video is hilarious you may find yourself laughing uncontrollably as these two bite off a bit more than they expected.
Wide World of Wargaming: AoS Episode 72 video v1 Firehead-Q 2020-07-11 | The Wide World of Wargaming Age of Sigmar PodcastEpisode 72Is Aetherquartz Just Salt?StarringAlex GonzalezJeremy VeysseireGarrett MulroneyJohn Feuerhelm ProducerAlex Gonzalez Post-productionJohn FeuerhelmMusicby MagixExecutive ProducerVincent Morgado
Wide World of Wargaming - AoS Episode 71 video v1 Firehead-Q 2020-07-04 | The Wide World of Wargaming Age of Sigmar PodcastEpisode 71In Your PhaseStarringAlex GonzalezJeremy VeysseireGarrett MulroneyJohn Feuerhelm FeaturingStellar the Dogand introducingPluto the CatProducerAlex Gonzalez Post-productionJohn FeuerhelmMusicby MagixExecutive ProducerVincent Morgado
Wide World of Wargaming: Age of Sigmar Podcast - Episode 70 video Firehead-Q 2020-06-19 | The Wide World of Wargaming Age of Sigmar PodcastEpisode 70Crystal UddersStarringAlex GonzalezJeremy VeysseireGarrett MulroneyJohn Feuerhelm ProducerAlex Gonzalez Post-productionJohn FeuerhelmMusicFunky Trapper by MagixExecutive ProducerVincent Morgado
The Wide World of Wargaming - AoS: Episode 69 video v1 Firehead-Q 2020-06-12 | The Wide World of Wargaming Age of Sigmar PodcastEpisode 69Don't unleash the Kraken?StarringAlex GonzalezJeremy VeysseireGarrett MulroneyJohn Feuerhelm ProducerAlex Gonzalez Post-productionJohn FeuerhelmMusicFunky Trapper by MagixExecutive ProducerVincent Morgado
The First pepper of the Seaon Firehead-Q 2020-06-12 | The first peppers are starting to ripen in my garden. I decided to take a nibble of one little Cuyana Pepper.
The Wide World of Wargaming: AoS Episode 68 Firehead-Q 2020-06-05 | The Wide World of Wargaming Age of Sigmar PodcastEpisode 68You Don't Want None of This T.O.StarringAlex GonzalezJeremy VeysseireGarrett MulroneyJohn Feuerhelm ProducerAlex Gonzalez Post-productionJohn FeuerhelmMusicArmageddon by MagixExecutive ProducerVincent MorgadoCovid TTS Tournament Round 3bestcoastpairings.com/eventlanding/6eqbe7h8
Wide World of Wargaming - AoS Episode 67 video v2 Firehead-Q 2020-05-22 | The Wide World of Wargaming Age of Sigmar PodcastEpisode 67Into the Lair of the _Data Dragon_StarringAlex GonzalezJeremy VeysseireGarrett MulroneyJohn Feuerhelm Special GuestPaul McKelveyofBest Coast Pairings - BCP AppProducerAlex Gonzalez Post-productionJohn FeuerhelmMusicArmageddon by MagixExecutive ProducerVincent Morgado
Wide World of Wargaming AoS Episode 66 video v1 Firehead-Q 2020-05-16 | The Wide World of Wargaming Age of Sigmar PodcastEpisode 66 - The Three Shot ChallengeStarringAlex GonzalezJeremy VeysseireGarrett MulroneyJohn Feuerhelm Special GuestSean Featherfrom the0-5 PodcastProducerAlex Gonzalez Post-productionJohn FeuerhelmMusicArmageddon by MagixExecutive ProducerVincent Morgado
WWWargaming AoS Episode 65 Special Preview v1 Firehead-Q 2020-05-13 | In this Video.Tony Meyers of Hammerhead Games. Challenged me to the Three Shot Challenge...so here it is.hammerheadgames.netfacebook.com/hammerheadgames40k
Wide World of Wargaming: AoS Episode 62 Firehead-Q 2020-04-09 | Wide World of Wargaming: AoS Episode 62"Now There's a Guy who Knows How to Deploy."This week Alex, Garrett and John cover the second weeks of previews from Games Workshop.After that, the guys begin a multi week series of looking at deployment strategies for common missions. This week "Duality of Death" and "Scorched Earth".Channeling their inner John Madden, they take advantage of the video format and mark up the screens with detailed advice on how to do your best with these missions.
Johns Hobby Hangout Firehead-Q 2020-03-28 | Doing Hobby Stuff - Mostly Games Workshop relatedToday, I unbox the Black Library Limited Edition Novel - Saturnine
Springfield 1911 MC Operator Unboxing Firehead-Q 2020-03-24 | Springfield 1911 MC Operator UnboxingA short video where I unbox my new PX9105ML18 - MC OPERATOR® .45ACPFrom Springfield:"In the post-War years, as 1911s became increasingly common in the civilian market, shooters and custom shops found new ways to upgrade their .45s. Uncle Sam’s original spec sheet was a one-size fits all. But the 1911-loving public quickly figured out that America’s favorite autoloader could be improved with customization. The Loaded Series from Springfield Armory® brings you the culmination of those lessons. These pistols are Loaded with all the features a 1911 should have."~Springfield Armory Websitespringfield-armory.com/products/1911-loaded-45-acp/#PX9105ML18
MyStream 37 Firehead-Q 2020-03-23 | Video review of PMI. This is a private video and may not be viewed with a direct link.
Johns Hobby Hangout - Lego Creator 10220 Volkswagen Firehead-Q 2020-03-22 | Watch me build the Lego Creator 10220 Volkswagen Ti Camper Bus Kit.Along the way I have a few Guests, Garrett and Ben. We talk Age of Sigmar, dogsitting, and the Corona virus quarantines among other things.
Bore Pattern as a Datum in Calypso Firehead-Q 2020-02-14 | This Video shows how to utilize a Bore Pattern (Bolt Circle) as a Secondary or Tertiary Datum in the Calypso Software from Zeiss. This Video references the ASME Y14.5 2009, as that is what was called out on the Drawing.
The Hot Pepper Triple Challenge - Part 3 Firehead-Q 2019-12-16 | The Hot Pepper Triple Challenge - Part 3In these videos my buddies and I try the Golden Carolina Reapers, Trinidad Scorpion, and the Chocolate BhutahThese are reputed to be three of the hottest peppers!!This is part three, The Chocolate Bhutlah
The Hot Pepper Triple Challenge - Part 2 Firehead-Q 2019-12-16 | The Hot Pepper Triple Challenge - Part 2In these videos my buddies and I try the Golden Carolina Reapers, Trinidad Scorpion, and the Chocolate BhutahThese are reputed to be three of the hottest peppers!!This is part two, The Trinidad Scorpion
The Hot Pepper Triple Challenge - Part 1 Firehead-Q 2019-12-16 | The Hot Pepper Triple Challenge - Part 1In these videos my buddies and I try the Golden Carolina Reapers, Trinidad Scorpion, and the Chocolate BhutahThese are reputed to be three of the hottest peppers!!This is part one, the Carolina Reaper.
Dont Fear the Reaper 090719 Firehead-Q 2019-09-08 | Phil and John try the infamous Yellow Carolina Reaper hot pepper!!Don't Fear the Reaper!!
Pretool Metrology Lab Firehead-Q 2019-03-27 | A quick tour of our main Coordinate Metrology Lab here at Precision Tool. www.pretool.com
LEGO Metrology Project 062918 v1 Firehead-Q 2018-06-30 | A review of the data from measuring four LEGO bricks.
John Feuerhelm Live Stream Firehead-Q 2018-06-29 | In each stream I will show you how to get the most out of your Calypso software.
880S Motorcycle Accident 052418 v1 Firehead-Q 2018-05-25 | Not Graphic!!A Motorcyclist hit the wall just after passing me on 880 South today.
Car Crash 050118 v1 Firehead-Q 2018-05-02 | Video of the Accident that happened in front of me today. The person ostensibly responsible appeared to be drunk, high, or distracted. Possibly, all of the above.
PTD Livestream Small Stylii v1 Firehead-Q 2018-03-30 | Tips and Considerations for use of small styli (0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm, and 0.6mm)
Calypso True Position using Freeform Surface v1 Firehead-Q 2018-02-23 | This video shows you how to program the True Position of a Freeform Surface using the Zeiss Calypso Software.www.pretool.com
John Feuerhelm Live Stream Firehead-Q 2017-09-21 | In each stream I will show you how to get the most out of your Calypso software.This vide has no sound!!!
John Feuerhelm Live Stream 07/07/2017 Firehead-Q 2017-07-07 | In each stream I will show you how to get the most out of your Calypso software.This week I look at the new version of Calypso (2017) as well as programming a Freeform Surface using Point Set's.
Salamaders vs Dark Angels 060715 v1 Firehead-Q 2017-05-19 | Video Test for future Battle Reports-need more lights-need microphones-maybe move camera to focus on action-suggestions?
John Feuerhelm - Calypso Live Stream - CAD Tools Firehead-Q 2017-05-19 | Today, on my first official live stream. I will review some CAD tools in Calypso.
Programmable Stop in Calypso Firehead-Q 2017-04-19 | How to insert a programmable stop into a Calypso strategy.
Tesla Factory Tour v1 Firehead-Q 2015-07-23 | One of my early visits. When you could still drive personal cars all around the plant.
60p Mist Backlights Firehead-Q 2014-06-13 | Test of the LED backlights that I will be using on this aquarium when I re-scape it later this summer.Music by Circa Paleo"The Butterfly"http://www.circapaleo.com
60P Mist - In a New Light Firehead-Q 2014-06-11 | In preparation for redoing this tan, I have added a new light from "Build My LED"
