An Analog Electronic Edge Finder

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This Electronic Edge Finder detects touchdown using either a cutter or a rod mounted in the spindle of a mill or the chuck of a lathe. Unlike my last design, this one is all analog, no Arduino.

It is a simple circuit using seven resistors, two capacitors, one dual opamp, a diode, two LEDs, and two pushbuttons. Power is from a USB wall wart or battery pack. If you replace one of the LEDs with an opto, the circuit is compatible with CNC systems.

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Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.


Thanks,

Rick