On 31 Jan 2009 at 15:49, Sebastian Kuzminsky wrote: > Wes S wrote: > > This is my first post to the list. > > Welcome!
Thanks! > > > If I'm not totally off track, I understand EMC can take encoder > > feedback. What boards are typically used? What drives are usually > > used in servo apps? > > Yes, emc2 can take a feedback signal (from an encoder on the motor > shaft, resolvers on the table, etc), close the control loop in the PC > (where it's totally transparent and configurable by the user), and > provide a control signal back to the motor amps. > > > emc2 has drivers for a *lot* of hardware, the list is on our wiki > here: > > <http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/emcinfo.pl?EMC2_Supported_Hardware> Cool. I'll look it over. As I started my serious seach for the pieces, I noticed that gecko makes a servo drive that emulates a stepper drive. That is interesting. I'll look though that link before doing anything. Thanks, Wes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This SF.net email is sponsored by: SourcForge Community SourceForge wants to tell your story. http://p.sf.net/sfu/sf-spreadtheword _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
