Re: Simple Parallel Port controller

Here is my source for Parallel Port information:

http://www.lvr.com/

Wayne

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Scott Riddle" <sariddle@l...> wrote:
> I am looking for some help to use my parallel port to turn off and
on a
> small relay switch. The device I want to control will shut off
automatically
> after 1 cycle but it needs a 1 second ON switch to activate it.
What I am
> doing is turning a small motor on and it will turn one revolution
and then
> stop when the cam lobe on the pulley hits the switch lever to stop
it. I
> need the computer to turn the relay on to start the motor moving.
The motor
> is just a plain motor 12V not a stepper or servo. I will have the
final
> drive slowed way down with a pulley so the switch cycle will take 3-
4
> seconds. I have seen some simple controller boards for small servo
motors
> for about $50 but All I need is a Off and ON switch. I would
appreciate any
> help.
>
> Thanks
> Scott
>
> Scott Riddle
> sariddle@l...