Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: older encoders safe to use?

Dan Mauch wrote:

> Those grain of wheat incadesent lamps used in the BEI encoders have a service life. The $650 Journey Tree mill had one that was burnt out. I found a 25,000 hour replacement and it only cost $1.98 plus s/h.

Put in an IR LED. Depending on the size, it might take two to
cover the entire area that needs to be illuminated. Some makers
had retrofit kits for this.

Jon