Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Current CNC options for Lathes with encoders?

On 26/09/17 10:28, samcoinc2001@... [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] wrote:

> If it is around a 100 line encoder + index the printer port would
> certainly be an option with linuxcnc.
>
> I have a compact 5 pc that I use with the original electronics +
> linuxcnc through the printer port.  At 3000 rpm and 100 line - that is
> only 5khz counting rate.  Linuxcnc should be able to count that without
> breaking a sweat
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2eqf9CGnUY

Thanks for that Sam ... I think I have decided to take the plunge and
get a Linuxcnc box working ASAP. This gives the confidence that I can
probably get away with the simple interface and not worry initially
about coprocessors like the 7I90 board. I've a few ITX boxes with fast
boards in which had XP on and have now been replaced with RaspberryPi's
rather than W7+ :)

Sounds like you have the same distraction from getting jobs done. I've
three grand-kids who are reducing time available for other work :)

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