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  1. 02-14-2008, 11:44 PM #1
    oisyaot
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    Classic DROs & CNC

    Hi,
    I am starting to convert my Taig mill to CNC. Currently, my manual mill has a Shumatech DRO. http://www.finelinehair.com/home/Taig_Mill_DRO.htm The question is, should I leave the DRO on the machine when I add CNC or remove it? I know Mach3 has DROs on the screen & a manual jog mode. The DRO has a tachometer (not so important as I only have 6 set speeds) and some simple built-in functions. Is it OK to have a crank on the (dual) stepper shaft & use manually with the stepper's power off? thanks, Alan
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  2. 02-16-2008, 03:38 AM #2
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    You can leave the dro it will not hurt one bit and it is way OK to have handles on the other end of the steppers.
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  3. 02-16-2008, 10:22 AM #3
    oisyaot
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    Thanks, Dennis!
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