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From: "RogerN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 7:28 AM
Subject: [Emc-users] (no subject)


> Now that I some parts of my lathe functional, how do I set the encoder
> count on Axis user interface?  For example, I want to put in tool 1,
> take a skim cut on a piece using jog keys, measure, calculate radius,
> and then set my screen X for the radius, all other tool offsets will 
> be
> offset from tool 1, correct?  I don't have my home & limit switch 
> wires
> figured out yet.
>
> Second question, I'm ready to try connecting my spindle encoder to my
> Mesa 5i20 board.  Can I connect this as an encoder to axis 2 or 3, or
> should I connect it to general purpose inputs to be configured as a
> counter?
>
> I got a Hitachi variable frequency drive ordered last night, it's
> supposed to take my single phase in and drive my 3hp spindle motor.  I
> need it mostly for a phase converter but the variable speed will be 
> nice
> too, my lathe only has 6 gear speeds between 128 and 2800rpm.
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> Roger Neal
>
>
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