Re: DRO on computer?

I'm interested, but with a 10 ft bed, I find stuff is too short, or
just way too expensive.

I have not needed to, but thought about putting reference points at
each end and every 2 feet so the verification can occur, or a zeroing
can be done if needed.

Dave

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, <halle@t...> wrote:
> 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
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jerrybenham" <jbenham@m...>
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> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DRO on computer?
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> > 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.
> >
> > Am I dreaming here or does such a setup exist? Where does one
find
> > the hardware and/or the software?
> >
> > Any leads will be greatly appreciated.
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