Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] step/dir inputs to servo controllers

What are the major differences between Geckos and the Logoslinc?
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From: "heliarc_bob" <heliarc_bob@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 1:47 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] step/dir inputs to servo controllers


> I have been looking at some servo controllers and have found some
> that take step & direction inputs as opposed to the analog control
> input. For example:
>
> http://www.logosolinc.com/download/ls-174wp.pdf
>
> It seems that these servo controllers (and the Geckos) could be
> driven from a PC with a parallel port. Is this how most hobbiests
> put together servo-based CNC systems?
>
> Thanks for help.
>
> Best,
> Bob
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