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« on: June 06, 2013, 04:29:37 AM »
As far as I know the SS does not support full encoder input for syncing Z to spindle so there is no real benefit of connecting the A and B channels.
You do however want to connect the Z signals, if it is a differential encoder then connect Z+ and Z- to the differential pins on port 3. You then go to Ports and Pins, Inputs and scroll down to Index and enter Port3 and whatever pin you have the index connected to.
In Config, Spindle Pulleys you make sure you have your Max and Min speed set and also set the ratio to 1 (assuming encoder is direct connection to spindle)
You should now have spindle speed readout when you command a spindle rotation (M3 or M4) The Index will also be used for lathe threading.
Hood