Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re:BEI encoder replacement

Andrewdavid.mathison wrote:

> Dear Dan Mauch
>
> great post, very informative and saved a bundle in money...
>
> I was wondering if anyone ever tried using a suitable white LED (and dropper resistor) to replace the little lamp?
>
> It should give it an even better life, especially in an area of vibration (which is probably true), where filament lamps are a bit over sensitive......
>

Really, you want an IR LED, that is what the silicon photodiode is most
sensitive to.
A white LED is not going to properly illuminate the sensor.

Jon