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From: ben lipkowitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Serial Encoders Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:46:26 +0000 (UTC) ...if you do need an inexpensive absolute encoder, austria microsystems makes an interesting magnetic sensor with 8-12 bit precision for under $20: http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/03products/20_rotary_encoders.htm They have the magnets too. I used a quadrature encoder from a range control in a few experiments around here. Worked great for up/down stuff like spindle and feed override. Found one at an appliance repair shop with a 1/4 inch split shaft for a push on knob. Ray ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
