Re: step/dir inputs to servo controllers

I don't know much about the logosol but the gecko's mostly driven by
the parallel port. Unless you want to do some custom robotic stuff,
cut the end off an old printer cable to hook up the geckos and you're
good to go.

Thanks

Aaron Moss
www.IndustrialHobbies.com




--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "heliarc_bob"
<heliarc_bob@y...> wrote:

> 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