Re: Limit and Homing switches

Hi Ray,

Yes, I agree, an inexpensive microswitch would not last long in a cam
setup! And I believe that a slotted disk (the inverse of a vane) would
probably be even better, due to the "width" of the vane/slot.

Alan KM6VV


rehenry wrote:

>
> Alan.
>
> The moving vane has the advantage of not tripping a mechanical switch on
> each revolution of the screw or motor like a cam would.
>
> Ray
>
> > From: Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@...>
> <s>
> > Another method I have just been reminded about is to use a "vane"
> > attached to the SERVO or stepper shaft that passes through an opto
> > switch. This setup can be used somewhat like an index. Could be
> > useful on a SERVO where there isn't a motor phase, or the encoder is
> > too high resolution to use it's phases.
>