tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post2979690104953005907..comments2024-02-27T06:59:55.973-08:00Comments on Yuriy's Toys: Working with iGaging Absolute DRO+ ScalesYuriyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11394499166280606198noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-27123963994503097992020-04-18T08:11:24.852-07:002020-04-18T08:11:24.852-07:00I have an earlier model for woodworking which is q...I have an earlier model for woodworking which is quite accurate for some basic uses BUT no clear in-depth information was included on the function and use of the buttons labeled "ABS" and "SET". I've searched on line and cannot find any info or video on how you use these.foamgrilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13367771251048374377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-84615824126603280082019-12-21T13:00:43.309-08:002019-12-21T13:00:43.309-08:00Angle grinder, hack saw, Dremel, sharp young beave...Angle grinder, hack saw, Dremel, sharp young beaver...Yuriyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394499166280606198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-56321845984246360042019-12-21T11:57:54.606-08:002019-12-21T11:57:54.606-08:00Any suggestions on how to trim the scales to fit? ...Any suggestions on how to trim the scales to fit? I need to make one slightly shorter to fit the my machine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366418474608298271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-59056977747649578442016-04-22T19:29:51.628-07:002016-04-22T19:29:51.628-07:00any headway on the older non + scales?any headway on the older non + scales?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800216746473364014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-1140696091847009892016-01-21T16:26:00.112-08:002016-01-21T16:26:00.112-08:00Thomas,
Thank you for the offer. I have one (that ...Thomas,<br />Thank you for the offer. I have one (that was lent to me). The snag is the protocol: it's not like anything I've seen before. I can't make ends or tails of it, unfortunately, and iGaging was either unable or unwilling to help. <br />Right now I'm pushing to get the next version of the app out and finalize the adapter boards for sale. Once those things are done, I will concentrate on decoding the scales.Yuriyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394499166280606198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-3767553930378853302016-01-21T16:21:15.677-08:002016-01-21T16:21:15.677-08:00Yuriy if you would like to borrow one of the older...Yuriy if you would like to borrow one of the older absoulute dro's I have 3 and would like to get them on your touch dro.<br />TomAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800216746473364014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-86970808828212468002016-01-11T20:01:41.717-08:002016-01-11T20:01:41.717-08:00Yuriy, I know many have said this, but thank you f...Yuriy, I know many have said this, but thank you for tackling this. <br />As a wheelchair user, it's hard to get to the right angle to read the wheels sometimes and this is going to finally let me afford the DRO I need.<br /><br />I am wondering if you ever considered porting to a Raspberry Pi? With their on board video connections and the cheap led displays you see on Ebay, it seems made for this. Not that I really have a clue about the programming part.<br /><br />LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-56041784958142843002016-01-05T10:40:51.689-08:002016-01-05T10:40:51.689-08:00My documentation doesn't have 'Plus' o...My documentation doesn't have 'Plus' on it, but I check the iGaging web site and the parts listed in the documentation that came with the scales are the same that they list for the Absolute+ (35-806-A, 35-812-A, 35-824-A, 35-832-A, 35-838-A). I'm going to assume (hopefully a correct assumption) that they are the 'Plus' module :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-76296193034051368112016-01-05T09:20:25.969-08:002016-01-05T09:20:25.969-08:00The display that comes with them have "iGagin...The display that comes with them have "iGaging AbsoluteDRO PLUS" on them. They have the micro USB connectors also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-82674361278973241252016-01-05T07:52:03.850-08:002016-01-05T07:52:03.850-08:00Before going any further, please make sure your sc...Before going any further, please make sure your scales are "Plus" version. The older "RemoteDRO" don't work yet. They are a complete different scale, using different wiring scheme, different protocol etc. I'm still trying to decipher the protocol for those.Yuriyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394499166280606198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-78877596958083660772016-01-05T06:50:38.897-08:002016-01-05T06:50:38.897-08:00I purchased my scales from Amazon, http://www.amaz...I purchased my scales from Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LOZF4LA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00 , on Dec 8th. These scales are not exhibiting the error at the end of the scale, at least on the one that I checked. FYI I purchased them before I found this project, but want the extra functionality from the ‘TouchDRO’.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-3725626055917179852015-12-30T15:54:49.001-08:002015-12-30T15:54:49.001-08:00Hi Yuriy, any plans for getting these to work with...Hi Yuriy, any plans for getting these to work with the Arduino? Many thanks and have a happy new year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13780477449810832006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-90515435246614945412015-12-22T15:12:03.048-08:002015-12-22T15:12:03.048-08:00Almost forgot, I got my scales from the same ebay ...Almost forgot, I got my scales from the same ebay seller posted above (AnytimeParts).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177894245332227218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-14404162393481289412015-12-22T14:57:09.758-08:002015-12-22T14:57:09.758-08:00Hi Yuri, I received my scales last week and notice...Hi Yuri, I received my scales last week and noticed the micro USB connector as well. I cracked the case open on one of them and they look identical to your photos except that the circuit board in the scale is marked ZDA250-3.3 so it is one revision newer. Everything looks identical except for the micro USB connector. Of course they could have done anything at all with the protocol but hopefully it is just a mechanical change. Mine are also labelled AbsoluteDRO Plus both on the package and the display. Hope that helps. Going to get these mounted over the holidays. Just waiting for my bluetooth adapter before completing the integration!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177894245332227218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-66421748067590323782015-12-16T22:06:44.679-08:002015-12-16T22:06:44.679-08:00Yuriy, I got home and my scales are Absolute DRO p...Yuriy, I got home and my scales are Absolute DRO plus. Mine do have micro USB connectors on the readout.<br /><br />PaulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513421165640966752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-36448646803323888722015-12-16T10:01:58.621-08:002015-12-16T10:01:58.621-08:00I just called IGaging and the gentlemen I spoke wi...I just called IGaging and the gentlemen I spoke with said that Absolute DRO<br />and the Absolute DRO plus read the same. He stated the only difference is<br />that the "plus" model has the option for a wall wart which I think my units have. I will check when I get home from work.<br /><br />PaulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513421165640966752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-45175644635526335022015-12-16T09:43:08.737-08:002015-12-16T09:43:08.737-08:00Paul, much appreciate your offer. I might've f...Paul, much appreciate your offer. I might've found one locally. I will let you know if it looks the same. <br />Thank you<br />YuriyYuriyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394499166280606198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-4404143216862613182015-12-16T09:33:03.477-08:002015-12-16T09:33:03.477-08:00Thanks Yuriy. After Christmas (when I can afford ...Thanks Yuriy. After Christmas (when I can afford it,) I will buy one more scale for my quill and ship it to you for testing.<br /><br />Paul F.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513421165640966752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-81020273064318806622015-12-15T20:53:48.054-08:002015-12-15T20:53:48.054-08:00Paul,
These might not be supported (yet). This is ...Paul,<br />These might not be supported (yet). This is the kind I have: http://www.igaging.com/page44.html. They are marked as "DRO Plus", yours aren't. I'm trying to find one of these to test. From what I understand it's the same data stream leghth, but the encoding is slightly different. Once I find one, I will know for sure if they are different or not.<br />Thank you<br />YuriyYuriyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394499166280606198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-77646661825395846812015-12-15T20:51:22.644-08:002015-12-15T20:51:22.644-08:00Almost :) I'm not handling a few bits that are...Almost :) I'm not handling a few bits that are irrelevant for IGaging scales (units and decimal point), which might matter for Mitutuyo. I don't have a Mitutuyo scale to test but if someone is willing to lent me one for a few days, I can add proper handling.Yuriyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394499166280606198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-34624838193963198612015-12-15T19:07:33.970-08:002015-12-15T19:07:33.970-08:00If I reads this correctly the firmware for these ...If I reads this correctly the firmware for these scales will read Mitutoyo Scales once connected through the proper interface. that will be good news indeed.<br />Terry LingleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-51896276672141465422015-12-15T17:43:44.399-08:002015-12-15T17:43:44.399-08:00These are the scales I purchased..
http://www.ebay...These are the scales I purchased..<br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/231680596177?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT<br /><br />Paul F.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513421165640966752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-74612529817873454372015-12-15T17:33:40.021-08:002015-12-15T17:33:40.021-08:00The board will work. Can you post a link to the sc...The board will work. Can you post a link to the scales you have. I haven't seen that model.<br />Thank you<br />YuriyYuriyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394499166280606198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-26664647831336858782015-12-15T16:59:50.412-08:002015-12-15T16:59:50.412-08:00Yuriy, my Absolute scales have micro USB connectio...Yuriy, my Absolute scales have micro USB connections at the readout. Would the following boards work for me? It's microB USB instead of <br />mini USB.<br /><br />https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12035<br /><br />Thanks, Paul F.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513421165640966752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429789698339059066.post-89128042924572956872015-12-14T16:33:41.084-08:002015-12-14T16:33:41.084-08:00Thank you. I already have the absolute scales on m...Thank you. I already have the absolute scales on my mill. anxiously waiting for your next post on the interface. I will gladly give you feedback once I get it working. again thanks<br />TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com