OT - Machine timing strobe

Hi guys,

Can someone recommend a strobe light that can be triggered externally by a proximity sensor? The application is a custom sewing machine driven by 2 servos (master/slave). The master servo is driving the top half of the machine (needle) and the slave is driving the bottom half (bobbin). I need to convince myself that everything is running in sync and stays that way.

My preferred way would be mechanical linkage, belt coupling etc.

Millions of them are serving us worldwide!

We use these hand held units (well the model below as we dont need an external trigger). Very well built and reliable!

http://www.monarchinstrument.com/product.php?ID=33

They are your side of the pond, so may be usefull. They are not cheap, but you wont need to buy another one!!!

chavak said:

My preferred way would be mechanical linkage, belt coupling etc.

Millions of them are serving us worldwide!

Click to expand...

The problem is that we had to cut the sewing machine in half so that we could swing the top of the sewing machine out of the way (no way for mechanical coupling). Makes for some interesting timing challenges.