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Homemade Low Cost Tachometer


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mikesworkshop on mikesworkshop.weebly.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade, low cost tachometer fitted as a modification to a minilathe. Utilizes an AS 11G cycle computer with rev counter function. Sensor is actuated by a neodymium magnet fixed to the spindle. Unit mounted on the change gear cover via brackets.
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Oct 20, 2013 4:47 PM
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That's a cool idea, using the cadence function on a cyclometer to measure a machine tool's rpm.
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DIY Low Cost Tachometer - comment on how to build a Low Cost Tachometer - 1 comments
DIYer says:
Oct 20, 2013 4:47 PM
That's a cool idea, using the cadence function on a cyclometer to measure a machine tool's rpm.

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