Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] How to use my CNC setup as or with a DRO?

dspinnett wrote:

>So, sometimes (ok, most of the time) I'd rather just use the mill manually rather than CNC. Is
>there an easy way to use the rotary encoders on my servo motors with a DRO display unit?
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If you use a CNC controller that utilizes encoder feedback, then you can
just use the computer as the DRO. As long as you have the encoders run
back to the PC, as well as a way of disabling the motor drives.

Take a look at EMC2 if you haven't already:
<http://www.linuxcnc.org>

- Steve