Ahhhh, a self tuning guitar!!!!
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| Author: | dberkowitz [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:20 am ] |
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I'm looking for suggested reading for how to use motor controls, proximity sensors, logic circuits and the like. It's not a CNC thing per se, but merely wanting to automate a process to include control of motor speed, forward and reverse and movement to one sensor to another and back. |
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| Author: | Sprockett [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:26 am ] |
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Iv'e not seen any books or info like that in all my research David, you might try some robot books to start with. A good deal of that sounds like it could be applied that way, what specifically are you trying to automate? Cheers -Paul- |
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| Author: | Brad Way [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 6:06 am ] |
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David...I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish but I just went through the same problem when trying to control speed of a motor that I am using for dish sander I am building. I ended up using a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) I purchased off Ebay to control motor speed and direction. If you want to add proximity switches it sounds like you would need to use switches in combination with relays. If you give a few more details then I am sure I could tell you what I learned recently. |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:05 am ] |
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Sounds like you need to learn about PLCs (Programmable Logic Controller). One of those with a few sensors should do all you need. They use them in all the custom machines at Taylor (the automatic benders come to mind) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmable_logic_controller http://www.plcs.net/contents.shtml |
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| Author: | dberkowitz [ Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:12 pm ] |
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Thanks for the info. Project is code named Bruno. That's all I'm prepared to discuss at this time. --db |
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| Author: | npalen [ Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:27 pm ] |
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A guitar you can ride like a Segway? |
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| Author: | John How [ Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:46 pm ] |
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Ahhhh, a self tuning guitar!!!! |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:56 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=dberkowitz] Thanks for the info. Project is code named Bruno. That's all I'm prepared to discuss at this time. --db[/QUOTE] Ahh.....secrecy is alive and well! That's almost like saying: "I'm working on something really cool! You should see this thing! Yeeeee-HA!" Well What is it? "Ahh...well, I'll tell you in a few months...." Dave, you're a tease....and that just ain't right! 
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| Author: | 1bordeaux [ Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:47 am ] |
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Hi David, Keep in mind there are several types of prox switchs out there. Adjustable Photo eyes, mechanical limits, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, etc. I've worked with many of these in the past as well as some "light' PLC work. I would tell you more, but............ it's a secret!
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:16 pm ] |
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Dave, i have all the answers you are looking for but first, you have to tell me what you're working on!
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