Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Linear Encoders

Eugene Neigoff wrote:

> Here is my solution to the linear encoder situation. I purchase electronic
> digital readout calipers that have the output for SPC recording and they
> work as encoders. The accuracy of the real high grade ones are 0.0005" over
> thier whole range and the cheap chinese ones are .0005"/inch.

For a DRO, this is fine. For CNC motion control, it does not work, as the
displays update only twice a second, or so.

Jon