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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: zephyr9900 on February 08, 2012, 04:28:39 PM

Title: Vista spindle tach as spindle index sensor?
Post by: zephyr9900 on February 08, 2012, 04:28:39 PM

The VistaCNC iMach USB spindle tach feeds a user DRO on the screen.  Is there a way to use the input as a spindle index for lathe threading?

Thanks,

Randy

Title: Re: Vista spindle tach as spindle index sensor?
Post by: Hood on February 08, 2012, 04:35:36 PM

I wouldnt think so as index for timing needs precise control and coming in on USB via a plugin will have delays I would imagine.
Hood

Title: Re: Vista spindle tach as spindle index sensor?
Post by: zephyr9900 on February 08, 2012, 04:54:03 PM

That makes sense, Hood.  I'll figure out how to pull the pulse from my Tachulator (up to now standalone) and get it into the parallel port.

Thank you,

Randy