Thanks Andy, I think I might be able to use 20g plate but anything thicker results in partial engagement of the encoder disk hub. Again, it may not be that big a deal. Going to try something like that today. John
-----Original Message----- From: andy pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com] Sent: June 25, 2023 2:52 AM To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Drilling holes in the back of a stepper motor On Sun, 25 Jun 2023 at 10:36, John Dammeyer <jo...@autoartisans.com> wrote: > The plate can't be thick enough to hold both the encoder and threads for > screws and still have the encoder disk mount to the back shaft. I would use countersunk screws from the motor side, with nuts to hold the encoder to the plate, then bolt the plate to the motor. -- atp "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils and lunatics." � George Fitch, Atlanta Constitution Newspaper, 1912 _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
