Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] servo question

emconut wrote:

>If a servo system is basicaly DC motors controlled by positional
>feedback
>could you not use DRO's for this to drive DC motors or is there a
>fundimental flaw in my thinking?
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Yes, maybe. Most DRO readout boxes have VERY slow update rates.
The glass scales used in many of the older DRO systems are capable
of rapid readout, it is only the display boxes that limit the rate. SO,
those DRO scales could be used as encoders for a CNC motion control
system.
The one-piece units that are essentially digital calipers without jaws
won't work for the readout rate reason.

>If I am right is there a particular software/hardware system that
>would facilitate this best
>Could I still get a visible readout?
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The computer would give the position display. The readout box would
generally not be used at all.

>Would a particular DRO be better to facilitate this
>waiting your answers with baited breath
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Jon