Spindle RpM

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n2xd
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Spindle RpM

Post by n2xd »

Is there any other way to input spindle rpm to the acorn other than using a encoder? I really have no way to mount a extra timing gear on my machine. Thanks. John
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Re: Spindle RpM

Post by bmilam »

try posting in the other part of the forum. Don't get as many people seeing it in the tech tips section.
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Re: Spindle RpM

Post by tblough »

Encoder input is the only spindle feedback mechanism.
Cheers,

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