For $9.99 I can get high precision optical gaming mouse.
It is USB wired...but has a DPI of 5500.
Mounted in place of the tool, I should be able to accurately measure x and y movement.
(I would only be a matter of software..theoretically)
I was trying to think of an easy way to attach the mouse.
So far, I was thinking...get a hunk of plastic...say, 2" tall.
drill a 1/4 hold 1 3/4" or so. Plunk a little spring in the bottom.
Superglue that to the top of the mouse.
Rase the tool, chuck a 1/4" strait router bit or drill bit into it, slide it in until it compresses the spring.
What do you think?
Worth a try?
wacky idea: connect mouse to cnc router for calibration?
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wacky idea: connect mouse to cnc router for calibration?
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Re: wacky idea: connect mouse to cnc router for calibration?
You'd need an appropriate reference surface to ensure the optical image tracking chip didn't "lose" any of your movement but you should give it a go.
On the other hand if you're moving several hundred mm then you should be able to eyeball it to a gnat's with a rule & a pointy stick
On the other hand if you're moving several hundred mm then you should be able to eyeball it to a gnat's with a rule & a pointy stick