paper: DIY 'encoder stage' for VersaPlanetary

[Nate Laverdure]

Originally Posted by GeeTwo

it might be more efficient (especially if you were to put this into production) to start with 3/16" steel plate (or even better a thick washer) and cut the teeth. The teeth could also then have a more rectangular encoder-like shape.

For production you would probably choose to replace the entire bronze input coupler with a ferrous version that includes the external teeth.

Originally Posted by GeeTwo

I'd give us a 50/50 shot at it, after spending a few more thousand dollars on tools that we never let a student touch.)

All lathe operations were done on a machine that I picked up off Craigslist for $200.