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Mill Drill Igaging Dro Install Notes
Arnak:
Hi Folks,
Just a quick question regarding scales.
I noticed that the slide is just a plain aluminium bar, so how does the read head know where it is to get the readout?
I can't seem to find an explanation on how the read heads actually work. :coffee:
Martin
75Plus:
--- Quote from: Arnak on June 18, 2014, 08:43:27 AM ---Hi Folks,
Just a quick question regarding scales.
I noticed that the slide is just a plain aluminium bar, so how does the read head know where it is to get the readout?
I can't seem to find an explanation on how the read heads actually work. :coffee:
Martin
--- End quote ---
Martin, that aluminum bar is actually a "U" channel. The encoding information is imbedded in the channel which is on the reverse side.
I believe Anthony has set a record for the number of pictures of scales without once showing the back side of one!! :clap:
This thread shows the encoder side of the scales. http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,6512.msg69127.html#msg69127
Joe
Arnak:
Hi Joe,
I see now, I thought I was missing something there. :doh:
The mill looks identical to my Warco Major so it gives me a good idea how to fit a DRO to mine.
Thanks,
Martin
ieezitin:
Noitoen.
great information, that will narrow down that problem if it occurs. I too purchased a Tablet about 3 months ago with the intent of using it as the display, i saw the build Yuri did, in fact that was the inspiration for me to do the I-Gaging system. Please all information on setting up the code and or app for the Android tablet i would welcome.
75....
HA ha ...... I am glad its been pointed it out and you're right!. It never ceases to amaze me how people see problems differently and over come challenges individually. I read your thread on your build and i noticed yours were facing out..... it works.. i just never thought to mention it.
If i need to cut these scales down is there any problem i should be aware of?
Anthony.
75Plus:
Anthony, cutting the scales down does not effect the readings. Even flipping the scale over, end for end, does not seem to cause any problems either.
Joe
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