Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Lathe threading

In a message dated 09/11/2000 6:08:15 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
kjenkins@... writes:

<< Gents,

>
> You folks consider using a PLC? I've used many of the $150 Automation
> direct units. Very simple to use. When it comes to interfacing steppers and
> encoders, the wiring is very easy but the programming gets involved. So my
> question would be, anybody try any of the PC based I/O packages? I know

it's

> not real hard to write a C or Basic program to run these things, but again,
> if you use a package, I figure much of the complicated programming may come
> as a canned function. Are there things like this out there?
>
> I'd say a black box the size of a index card box and costing 125$ or so is
> a pretty good deal already,

Sounds like a good project for a BASIC STAMP [ www.basicstamp.co >>


Ken,

I tried playing with a basic stamp. The inputs outputs need to be beefed
up and or protected, you need to find a power supply. If your application is
on the rugged side, you need to enclose the "card". I agree the programming
side is ideal, the I/O is weak. Perhaps a version pre-integrated with an OPTO
22 card?

Thanks

Peter
THRD, Inc.