Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] AMAZING STUFF!

Dan,
I'd be very interested in the tach, I've been looking at it on
Hans' web site. I actually have most of the parts already but haven't
pursued it because I don't have a way to program the PIC chip.
Terry May

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@onelist.com, "Dan Mauch" <dmauch@s...> wrote:
> There are several new items that will soon be available.
> 1. DESKNC RT using emc in a DOS Real Time version so you can
eliminate all
> that unix/linux drugery. It will have a 140 line look ahead and and
supports
> all the G code listed in EMC. I am currently testing a copy of it.
A future
> version will also have the DRO board used for stepper motor
feedback!
> It is not ready yet ( will be ready in about a week) so please no
email.
> 2. A low cost optical tachometer based on Hans Wedmeyer's design
(with his
> permission). It will be a kit with single or dual IR optical
sensors. Great
> for Shoptask like machines or any other variable speed machine such
as
> Sherline/Maxnc or where the Chinese label plate is all wrong.
Should be
> available in 3 weeks.
> 3. A new single axis 5A chopper driver with auto current reduction
and all
> winding off 1/4 / 1/2 or 1/2 / full steps
> Please no email at this time.
> So little time . So many machines to build!
>
> Dan