Re: index feature on optical encoder
Posted by
bull2002winkle
on 2004-03-03 11:22:48 UTC
--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "plastiguy" <plastiguy@a...>
wrote:
Another is to logically AND it with a home switch to improve
resolution. You can just leave it disconnected also, Mach2 does not
use it.
Ken
wrote:
> Group -One common use of an index pulse is to drive a tach for RPM readout.
> The US digital encoder on my DC servo motors (for CNC router
> application) is 5 pin encoder, which includes the "index" signal
> along with +5VDC, ground and channels A and B. I have a rough
> understanding of the "index" signal that this is a once per
> revolution signal (I think) that can be used for various functions.
> I'm running these off of Gecko G320 drives with a Sound Logic
> breakout board and Mach 2 software. Anybody with an idea of whether
> I should wire this up or if it'll prove to be useful or not? Thanks
> for any help here.
> Scott
Another is to logically AND it with a home switch to improve
resolution. You can just leave it disconnected also, Mach2 does not
use it.
Ken
Discussion Thread
plastiguy
2004-03-03 09:30:36 UTC
index feature on optical encoder
Ed Gilbert
2004-03-03 10:45:24 UTC
RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] index feature on optical encoder
bull2002winkle
2004-03-03 11:22:48 UTC
Re: index feature on optical encoder
plastiguy@a...
2004-03-03 11:23:21 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] index feature on optical encoder
JanRwl@A...
2004-03-03 13:00:34 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] index feature on optical encoder
Ray Henry
2004-03-03 14:43:38 UTC
Re: RE: index feature on optical encoder
plastiguy@a...
2004-03-03 15:43:41 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: RE: index feature on optical encoder
Jon Elson
2004-03-03 22:03:39 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: RE: index feature on optical encoder