Optical sensor...

[aghobby]

Do somebody know a parts number and schematic for an optical sensor. I want to install it to a small wood lathe and use the index or timing pulse input on Mach1(Don't know wich one to choose). With that input i will be able to cut thread on the lathe.

Any input greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Alex

[signIT]

Try http://www.luberth.com/cstep/ I will remeber that I have seen something about optical sensors from a mouse, maybe this will work for you.