On Wed, 3 Sep 2008, Jonathan Hancock wrote: > Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:27:43 +0000 (GMT) > From: Jonathan Hancock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Puma560 > > Hi all - just a quick update on my Puma project.
>As a thought, the output from the original encoders is a sin/cos waveform (to >see goto http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ). I will try to >convert >this low level signal into a ttl level square wave using an op-amp. The >encoder has a pair of leds and photo sensors in. You will lose a lot of resolution this way! Im sure those encoders are SIN/COS for a reason. >I am looking at using a pic adc to gain limit and homing signals from the >pots on the back of the motors. This is looking quite promissing. Maybe you could use that same pic to interpolate the sin/cos signals... >I've installed ubuntu and emc2 on my machine and now baffled! > >Jon - am I sorting the correct things out to interface to your cards? > >I'll keep you posted... Jonathan Peter Wallace Mesa Electronics (\__/) (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
