Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Machine mounted Tachometer UPDATE

Following this conversation, I built a sensor to measure the speed of a
my Trim Router. You can see some pictures of it here:
http://public.fotki.com/Gaston-Gagnon/fireball-cnc/trim-router-speed-sensor/
Thanks for the heads-up.
Gaston

On 2010-09-12 12:11, Gaston Gagnon wrote:
> On 2010-09-12 11:56, Roland Jollivet wrote:
>> If you drill a small hole through the centre of the back of the rear cap,
>> maybe 1/4in, you'll find that the shaft has been centre drilled for
>> manufacture. With a small bracket, thrust bearing and a pointed little
>> shaft, you can press against it. You have now simply extended the shaft out
>> the rear, and you can attach a plastic disc or whatever onto it to pickup
>> the speed.
> Wouldn't that be convenient? I have to look at it. Thanks Roland.
> Gaston



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