Open Source Torch Height Controller

Capacitance Basics

• Wiki content - Sensing_Distance_from_Work_Piece
• http://www.waycon.biz/products/capacitive-sensors/measuring-principle-capacitive-sensors/
• Capacitance paper - with author - [1]
• Exeriments documented here by Chuck H - using a dedicated board - PSoC_Torch_Height_Sensing#24_July_2013

• Board has a design guide - [2]

Open Source

• looks like a friendly guy - [3]

Commercial - Not Open Source

• Agelkom - [4] - reseller - $500 - [5]
• Motiontek - [6]
• Star, India - [7]

Links

• PSoC_Torch_Height_Sensing
• CNC_Torch_Table_2/Control_Overview#Oxyfuel_.28oxyacetylene.2C_oxypropane.2C_etc.29_cutting_torch
• Chuck_Log
• Torch_Height_Controller_Discussions