Re: [Emc-users] OT - Advice on processor board for indexer project.

2017-03-04 Thread linden
The DMM servo system I have sitting on my bench at the moment has an input to allow the motor to free wheel but still keep the encoder on line. I haven't tried it yet but in theory you could have a free wheel switch to flip when you wanted to move by hand then switch back once in position. I

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Advice on processor board for indexer project.

2017-03-02 Thread Jon Elson
On 03/02/2017 05:28 AM, andy pugh wrote: > On 2 March 2017 at 01:39, Greg Bentzinger wrote: > >> Using LCNC for the stand alone control seems like using a nuke to blow up an >> ant hill. > It might be expedient to just buy: > http://divisionmaster.co.uk/divisionmaster.html

Re: [Emc-users] OT - Advice on processor board for indexer project.

2017-03-02 Thread andy pugh
On 2 March 2017 at 01:39, Greg Bentzinger wrote: > Using LCNC for the stand alone control seems like using a nuke to blow up an > ant hill. It might be expedient to just buy: http://divisionmaster.co.uk/divisionmaster.html > I was wondering if LCNC could be configured

[Emc-users] OT - Advice on processor board for indexer project.

2017-03-01 Thread Greg Bentzinger
Greetings list members; With all the talk or ARM vrs AVR vrs all others etc. I have a question for those who might be able to point me towards a workable solution. Back in the early 80's my uncle purchased a HAAS 5C programmable indexer. This is the hardware that basically was the original