Microturn Spindle Encoder

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Microturn Spindle Encoder

Post by 762x51 » Thu 01 Nov , 2012 18:40 pm

While I'd love to have an original Denford encoder, cost of a new one for my "hobby" machine is simply out of reach and fitting a "hobby" priced encoder is my only option.
After a load of reading on the board I think I have enough information to get started.

Do I have the following correct?

Spindle motor to encoder drive: 1:1 belt
5VDC supply
Counts: 2000 PPR (Uses A output - A/ unused) DenStep reads both rising and falling pulse edge thus Encoder Count = 4000 in INI file.
Index (Z): 1 PPR
Line Driver output

After fitting an encoder I should use MicroTurn2000NS.ini configuration file.

I have my fingers crossed that I have this right - :)
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Re: Microturn Spindle Encoder

Post by Denford Admin » Fri 02 Nov , 2012 14:41 pm

Yes that all looks correct to me.
If the line count is a problem you can always alter the mint (.mnt) file to suit

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Re: Microturn Spindle Encoder

Post by 762x51 » Fri 02 Nov , 2012 17:30 pm

Denford Admin wrote:Yes that all looks correct to me.
If the line count is a problem you can always alter the mint (.mnt) file to suit
Thank you very much for confirming the encoder data and also the note regarding the mint (.mnt) file.

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