Encoder discussion
Posted by
rmcilvaine@x...
on 1999-06-09 04:55:42 UTC
Hi all,
I haven't had much to say lately so I thought I'd add my $.02 to the
discussion of homebrew encoders.
To quote an old phrase, "ya pays ya money takes ya choice". I opted to
buy my encoders and spent the bucks to get linear encoders with high
resolution, <.001" ( closer to .0001").
Yep, I probably have more money available than time. Basically, I deal
with computers and electronics at work and when I'm in the shop, I
prefer to make swarf. Just my opinion.
On another note. If you want high quality patterns for your encoders try
a place that specializes in photo-etch masks. These people routinely
make high resolution masks for the etching of very small patterns. Try
to find a vendor that provides mask for the microwave electronics
industry.
Regards,
Mac
"Try as much as possible to be wholly alive, with all your might, and
when you laugh, laugh like hell and when you get angry, get good and
angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough."
--William Saroyan
I haven't had much to say lately so I thought I'd add my $.02 to the
discussion of homebrew encoders.
To quote an old phrase, "ya pays ya money takes ya choice". I opted to
buy my encoders and spent the bucks to get linear encoders with high
resolution, <.001" ( closer to .0001").
Yep, I probably have more money available than time. Basically, I deal
with computers and electronics at work and when I'm in the shop, I
prefer to make swarf. Just my opinion.
On another note. If you want high quality patterns for your encoders try
a place that specializes in photo-etch masks. These people routinely
make high resolution masks for the etching of very small patterns. Try
to find a vendor that provides mask for the microwave electronics
industry.
Regards,
Mac
"Try as much as possible to be wholly alive, with all your might, and
when you laugh, laugh like hell and when you get angry, get good and
angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough."
--William Saroyan