proximity sensors

[wired]

Anyone know a good source for inductive proximity sensors like the ones used in Mach 2?. Thanks, John

[trubleshtr]

what size were you looking for? Omron makes them, actually there are tons of manufacteur's out there, have you tried ebay?
I might have a few I could sell depending on your needs/size ect...

[wired]

I'm not sure which type would be best. I was thinking about using the barrel style,( 4 or 5 mm). My machine is very simular to the shopbot.

[wcarrothers]

I get a lot of other sensor stuff from www.automationdirect.com I know they have a selection of proximity sensors. I have been ordering sensors from them for the past 3+ years.

b.

[rnprasad]

Can I get 0.2 mm sensing distance with any of the proximity sensors?

[Al_The_Man]

Sensing range is dependent on diameter and wether or not shielded type, with the shielded type the metal barrel goes right up to the face, otherwise there is a plastic end which allows slightly more detection range.
Al.

[tjstraz]

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...egoryId=354040

I have been using the square green units for the past year with great success.

They are connected to a Soundlogic breakout board.

Tim

[Evodyne]

Wired,

These can have different types of outputs and supply requirements. I've seen them with TTL compatible outputs, open-collector, etc. What are you wanting to tie them to? I guess maybe a better way to ask is what do the inputs your going to hook these to need/expect?

Lance