I was trying to figure out if there was a way to easily count the number of revolutions/turns I make on a drill or other rotational device - the use is for winding wire around transformers mainly and other similar apps. I will usually use a hand-held drill with a central shaft so the device can fit around it.
I was thinking of using something like a laser or some other detection method - don't know what is usable for this. I pictured the ring around the shaft all black or white covering like 90% and the other 10% the opposite color or some reflective material, depending upon the detection method. As the shaft spins, the 10% is counted for each time it passes the detector.
IDK if there are devices like this on the market currently or what the best method is to make this. Anyone have any suggestions?
I was thinking of using something like a laser or some other detection method - don't know what is usable for this. I pictured the ring around the shaft all black or white covering like 90% and the other 10% the opposite color or some reflective material, depending upon the detection method. As the shaft spins, the 10% is counted for each time it passes the detector.
IDK if there are devices like this on the market currently or what the best method is to make this. Anyone have any suggestions?