RE: encoders

I can't answer your question, but that seems like a lot of work for
questionable results when you can get decent encoders for $3.95 each.


Tim
[Denver, CO]

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> From: TADGUNINC@... [mailto:TADGUNINC@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 10:18 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@onelist.com
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] encoders
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> From: TADGUNINC@...
>
> I know this has been covered in the past, unfortunately I'm in
> the process of
> trying to get Linux up on the comp. with most of my links, so if
> anyone can
> tell me.....
> I have a bunch of encoder disks with some kind of opti diode
> sensor, still
> trying to figure out the input output, with very poor resolution
> 40 slots per
> rev. if I offset phase them equally and stack five of them 200
> spr and run
> them, 5 to one, reduction rate of stepper to ball screw, and put
> the output
> in quadrature would that be sufficient resolution? if so how do i get
> quadrature output? I know what it is, but am unfamiliar with how
> to make the
> circuit.
> Thanx again, one and all!
> Tracey
> PS I can start putting my name in the subject box so you know
> when to avoid
> the mail :o)
>