On Tue, 10 Jul 2012, Andrew wrote: > Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:19:40 +0300 > From: Andrew <[email protected]> > Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > <[email protected]> > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Absolute linear encoders > > 2012/7/10 Peter C. Wallace <[email protected]> > >> On Tue, 10 Jul 2012, Andrew wrote: >>> Hi, >>> Just wondering if there's any experience with absolute encoders and >>> LinuxCNC? >> >> >> The HostMot2 resolver interface is absolute (for one electrical resolver >> turn >> anyway), and its driver code does some things like index/index enable >> emulation that would need to be added to a absolute encoder interface to >> make >> use of the current LinuxCNC homing on index options. >> >> Of course with a full travel absolute encoder homing is not needed... >> >> The hostmot2 firmware has both SSI and BISS absolute encoder interfaces >> built >> in but untested and with no driver support currently. >> >> Thanks. > If I had some SSI absolute encoder, could I get it working with LinuxCNC > and 5i25+7i74, for instance?
Yes, you might need a hal comp using the raw read/raw write facility until SSI is supported by the driver > > Andrew > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Live Security Virtual Conference > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and > threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions > will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware > threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > Peter Wallace Mesa Electronics (\__/) (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
