Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DRO on computer?

I'm working on an project using low-cost linear-scales, some interface-electronics and a PC as a DRO. The scales are (chinese made?) no-name capacitive type and has a resolution of 0.01mm. Maybe not as cheap as using a PC-mouse but a little bit better a think (for me anyway). Are there anyone interested out there?

/Halle

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DRO on computer?


> Unless I am mistaken (and I could very well be) I read something about
> using a PC, some scales mounted to the ways of a machine and a serial
> cable to connect them to the computer. The computer uses a software
> package that works directly with the scales to operate just like a
> dedicated DRO.
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> Am I dreaming here or does such a setup exist? Where does one find
> the hardware and/or the software?
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> Any leads will be greatly appreciated.
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