http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/fabrication-cnc-laser-waterjet-plasma-welding-and-fab/ebay-torch-height-control-anyone-use-256120/

I followed some of the links and there is more to it than meets the eye.

j.


On Sat, Nov 21, 2015 at 8:07 PM, Andrew Back <[email protected]>
wrote:

> I wonder if someone could offer some advice on hal configuration for a
> DC motor which is wired via a H-bridge and used to position a plasma
> torch.
>
> The motor was originally driven by a torch height control unit which
> had an initial height setting, but there is no encoder or any sort of
> feedback from the motor/lifter assembly. So, this must have been done
> by finding the workpiece and then turning the motor on for N
> milliseconds to retract the torch to piece height.
>
> My question is, what hal components can I use to achieve the same? I'm
> guessing pwmgen would be used to drive the motor via the H-bridge, but
> how to connect this up so that you can jog Z position in Axis and set
> via G code.
>
> Regards,
>
> Andrew
>
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