Originally Posted by
FPV_GTp
Hi Bob Adams , "Old..... "? age is just a number , experienced machinist you mean , like the projects listed on the websites you listed down on here.
Your " Optical MPG and Switch Idea's & Optical home switch " intrigues me , but for possible different application.
I'm think along the lines of a manual dial operated dyno load controller operating a inlet/outlet water valves connected to stepper motors and alos a speed control activating a cruise control unit of a vehicle connected to a engines accelerator point. Stepping the throttle at accurate positions.
I have seen Mach2/3 used in many different applications controlling different types of machine other than conventional lathes and mills so on .....
Mach2/3 has capabilities to control 6 axis , so utilizing some stepper motor drivers and your Optical MPG and Switch & Optical home switch on a hydraulic engine dyno maybe I can make into a CNC_dyno controller which all the aftermarket people that do such a system charge zillions for such a product.
Customize the mach2/3 software to display , torque , RPM , Horsepower etc ... on a PC monitor.
Couple a strain gauge, speed signal, few limit switches and temperature monitoring sensors for inputs on the hydraulic dyno for feedback and somehow customize the mach2/3 software to control the stepper motors that control water flow in and out of the dyno. and a few other stepper motors that need control ie throttle , controll engine engine temperature cooling tower switch fans on/off ,
Just me thinking outside the square ..... sorry for ravelling on
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