Spindle Encoder

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J. Clear
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Spindle Encoder

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So I get that a 2000 Line Encoder (8000ppr) is best for accuracy for the X & Y axis, but is this level still needed for the spindle revolutions?

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Re: Spindle Encoder

Post by martyscncgarage »

J. Clear wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:15 am So I get that a 2000 Line Encoder (8000ppr) is best for accuracy for the X & Y axis, but is this level still needed for the spindle revolutions?

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That's the recommended count.
Quite a selection here:
https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Sh ... y_Encoders

You are looking for line driver encoders.
Reminder, for support please follow this post: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=383
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