Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, JanRwl@A... wrote:
> In a message dated 7/18/2003 9:49:58 AM Central Standard Time, 
> dave_mucha@y... writes:
> 
> > another to see what steppers are used.
> > 
> 
> That plotter has servos with encoders!  Whiz-bang thang, it is!  
Too compex 
> for ignoramouses like me, so I sold mine for $50 + shipping!  %-
wise, one of my 
> best-ever deals!  Original cost:  $0.00 ! ! !
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]


If it has encoders then it is pretty valuable.  at least to me.
it would be a great start for a pcb driller.  encoders help make the 
unit more accurate than steppers.

even without the encoders, the DC servo motors can be used as a 
drilling head.

I guess when I pull it apart, I'll find out !


Dave