Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Spelling is better on this one.....

Jon,

Would you please email me offline
so we may work out a few more details?

luke1027@...

Thanks,

Luke

Jon Elson wrote:

>No, Mach2, Mach3, etc. are NOT closed loop. They are open loop, as far
>as the computer
>is concerned. Curiously, Mach2 and Mach3 can display the position on
>the screen based on the
>encoders, but the program does not USE that information, even to tell if
>it has lost steps!
>
>I have a more cost-effective solution.
>
>1. 3 Pico Systems PWM servo amps ($300)
>
>2. One Universal PWM Controller ($250)
>
>3. encoders ($147 ?)
>
>4. motors ($120 ?)
>
>5. Power Supply (I can provide a 1 KW 100 V power supply for $150.)
>
>6. EMC - free download or CDROM for $10
>
>7. I can provide a used Dell computer with EMC loaded and configured
>for your system
> for $150. You will need to provide a video monitor.
>
>So, the minimum, using your motor and encoder prices, comes to $817, if
>you provide the
>power supply.
>
>Jon
>
>
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