Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] as simple as 1,2,3...

This sounds like the solution to the question that was put earlier. IE: Is there any simple way to feed the output of an encoder
into your computer? Is it an answer for threading?

Bill Darby

Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:

> Jack,
>
> You could:
>
> 1. Connect A & B phases to Joystick's sw 1 and 2.
>
> 2. Use a short program to read sw bits.
>
> 3. Write program to Count the "steps" (walk through all 4 state
> transitions of A & B).
>
> 4. Run program, start at known shaft position, turn slowly until 1
> complete revolution. Or do N revolutions, and divide result by N.
>
> 5. (extra credit) Connect the index to 2nd joystick switch 1, and an
> edge of it's signal to "gate" one full (or N full) revolutions of the
> shaft.
>
> Alan (just did that)
>
> jmw@... wrote:
> >
> > Is there a way to determine encoder line count for those among us who
> > happen to be temporarily down on their luck and find themselves scope-
> > less? The manufacturer disavows all knowledge. I assume one spins the
> > encoder at a known rate, but then what? This unit has A, B, Index,
> > ~A, ~B, etc pinout.
> >
> > Maybe the thing could be connected to a PC somehow?
> >
> > Thanks..
> >
> > --Jack
>
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