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Using linear glass encoder
« on: April 04, 2008, 02:16:34 PM »
        I'm buying an linear glass encoder to use with X and Y axis (5um , A and B TTL signals). Someone knows if Mach3 can read the linear encoder outputs with I use an feedrate value of 500 units/min (mm/min)?

         I'm afraid of that using feedrate values such high like 700mm/min, the linear glass encoder output frequency (A and B) too high, that parallel port can't read these signals.
         

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Re: Using linear glass encoder
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2008, 02:51:07 PM »
Mach could read my 5um scales at 2500mm/min so your 700mm/min wont cause a problem at all.
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Re: Using linear glass encoder
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2008, 02:53:53 PM »
Ok, thanks a lot.  ;D