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What I am looking for is the method in which the reader heads return position information to the main unit. I assume that different brands use different (maybe proprietary?) protocols but I need a place to start.
About the only information I've been able to find so far is that one "standard" is to use a double sine wave where the signals are 90 degrees out of phase with each other. That's great and all but I still haven't read any where just how that is used to relay position. Phase change? Amplitude? Frequency? I don't know.
What I have in mind with this is to see if I can use a micro-controller (that I've been learning/experimenting with) to create an inexpensive DRO system for a lathe that is fully functional and has "professional" quality accuracy. Basically the next level up (or a couple of levels :biggrin from using the iGaging stuff. If I can make a unit that can be used with a number of different manufacturer's scales it would just be that much better.
Now, I could just hook up the scales I have to the oscilloscope, and I will, but that could prove to be a bit tedious and only give me limited information for one brand. If I can speed up the information gathering it will be a "good thing".
All tips and info will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
-Ron
About the only information I've been able to find so far is that one "standard" is to use a double sine wave where the signals are 90 degrees out of phase with each other. That's great and all but I still haven't read any where just how that is used to relay position. Phase change? Amplitude? Frequency? I don't know.
What I have in mind with this is to see if I can use a micro-controller (that I've been learning/experimenting with) to create an inexpensive DRO system for a lathe that is fully functional and has "professional" quality accuracy. Basically the next level up (or a couple of levels :biggrin from using the iGaging stuff. If I can make a unit that can be used with a number of different manufacturer's scales it would just be that much better.
Now, I could just hook up the scales I have to the oscilloscope, and I will, but that could prove to be a bit tedious and only give me limited information for one brand. If I can speed up the information gathering it will be a "good thing".
All tips and info will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
-Ron