Re: Linux vs. DOS

The shoptask electronic threading indicator uses a reflective sensor and
indicates the relative spindle posistion. It is not nearly as accurate as an
encoder but will suffice to make threads and it beats the hell out of having
to reverse the motor to back the toool out of the threads.
Dan

>> P.S. Soon I'll bet you'll want a spindle encoder for threading!
>> Isn't there
>> an LED thing or something on a Shoptask that takes the place of
>> the threading
>> dial?
>
>Gee whiz, I don't know if I would know how to use it, but it sure sounds
>like it would be a nice addition.
>
>Yes, the Shoptask ships with a little electronic gizmo that uses reflective
>tape on the main spindle pulley and a pickup to drive a set of 4 LEDs. I
>never hooked it up, but do have it in my tool box.
>
>Tim