Before I get too carried away, I'm considering the fitting of encoders to my Bridgeport clone conversion. The Steppers I have are dual ended, and the X ballscrew at least has excess length so I have two options for the mounting of encoders.
Coming from an industrial background, it is my intention to fit home switches so I can reference the machine every time I power down, I know steppers can loose count sometimes so the ability to reference is important to me.
Question is though, is it worth me fitting encoders aswell? and if so, to the back of the stepper or the end of the ballscrew?
Thanks