It is best to just get rid of those dial-based DROs. ?They are not as usful as the linear ones. ?The dail-based DROs don¡¯t measure backlash
I think the best solution for DRO power is wired.
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On Feb 19, 2024, at 10:40?AM, Peter Way <poogleway@...> wrote:
I have a Littlemachines lathe with really awful DROs.? ?They use V389 batteries that last about a minute.? ?I have the following questions:
1. I'm working on a 3D printed battery holder that allows a AAA battery instead.? Is anyone else interested in these?
2. As I researched this, I realized that some of you have found linear DROs that may even be better to position the carriage and cross slide.
Can you recommend the best option?? It looks like magnetic ones are good for this application, and some cheap Chinese ones are really capacitive, and not as good.??
3. Have any of you converted from DROs to old fashioned dial handles?? That would be nice in addition, since those don't require any batteries, etc.? I kick myself every time I think about buying the DRO version.
