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    Setting up Spindle Control in mach3

    I'm a little confused as to how this works.

    Do i have to give mach3 some sort of tacho input or will it work without ?
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    Yes, it needs an index pulse. I'm using a QRB1114 reflective sensor .. .next step is to find a driver design.


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    A lathe spindle, or mill or router spindle?
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