[GrizHFMinimill] Re: DRO question [1 Attachment]

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I used the AccuRemote scales but what the others have said applies to any of these.

If you're at all handy with a soldering iron, I would highly encourage you to go the "rest of the way" and build a DRO display system. Go to http://www.yuriystoys.com/ and read through the articles on the TouchDRO system.

I built the Texas Instruments LaunchPad model and all told, have about $40 invested in parts and shipping and tax. I already had a 7" Android tablet kicking around that I put into service for this project but even if you don't you can pick up off-brand tablets that work well for about $50.

I don't know about you, but I'm glad I have the larger display because my eyes would go buggy trying to read the small individual read-outs. Plus, you've got all of the other advantages of a "real" DRO system. I don't know what half of them are for but I've already used the bolt circle function. It was easy and made me look like I actually knew how to mill something with precision!

I'm attaching a picture of my setup. The controller box is over on the right side, stuck to the side of my workbench top.

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