Thanks Jim, I am also considering this option. Dave
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Register" <jtregis...@triad.rr.com> To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] G52 and Fanuc conversion to EMC > Paul Keeton wrote: >> Dave you are correct, That was what I said. In one email I kicked around >> the >> idea of removing the encoders from the motors and installing OEM tachs >> and >> the installing scales or separate encoders on the machine mechanics to >> track >> position. The US digital box seems like the way to go but I am still >> taking >> input from all of you. You all have been a big help. >> >> Dave > > Rather than adding separate encoders, you might consider adding separate > tachs as Jon Elson did. See the third photo down at this link: > > http://pico-systems.com/CNCconv.html > > I would look at someplace like Surplus Center for some small DC motors > that could be used as tachs. > > Jim > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval > Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs > proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. > See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
