--- Jim Coleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

snip

> I'd like to get the
> tool changer
> fixed, one of the problems with the machine, the Y axis either
> encoder or
> amp malfunctioned, and ran the spindle into the tool changer arm
> and bent it
> up.  and I need to figure out if its the encoder or amp, but I

It could be the controller itself, rather than the encoder or drive
- you did say the controller was going senile.

> should be
> able to hook the encoder's a and b to a parallel port and find
> out right?

yup

> and use the parport to hook up the handle, its a 100 count
> encoder in a
> little box with XYZ 1 10 100 buttons.
> 
> I plan on starting individual threads when I get things together
> (money for
> a mesa card, getting the machine moved...) and run into problems.

The Mazak stuff will help you.  First thing to test is the estop
button. :)

>  really
> looking forward to using emc, and glad I found it before I went
> with mach.
> Jim Coleman

Mark

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