[simpits-tech] Driving Resolvers

Marv De Beque simpits-tech@simpits.org
Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:30:06 -0500


There are chips available to do just that and I am told by one of our 
hardware engineers that the cost is about $100.  I am sure there are 
some odds and ends as far as support circuitry, but that would be 
pennies compared to the converter chip.

If you really want to know, I'll ask at work.

Marv

On Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at 06:37 PM, Gene Buckle wrote:

>> You can also reverse the process and induce two AC signals with a
>> synchro and use it as a means to indicate the rotational position of an
>> object.  "Note: this is a resolver."
>>
> (and the other end is known as a transmitter)
>
>> Another issue for the synchro is the interface.  There are chips made 
>> to
>> do this, but they cost about $100.  A hobbiest can roll their own.  You
>
> Who are you going to rob to get a digital to synchro converter for 
> $100?!
>
> g.
>
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