Z axis DRO from digital caliper

[radfordc]

I bought a cheap digital caliper and mounted it to my mill to use as a z axis readout.

 

[radfordc]

The good thing about this cheap caliper is that the jaws aren't hardened. I was able to drill mounting holes with no problem.

 

[radfordc]

Since the caliper is only 6" long I used a steel rod and some thumb screws to give it full range.

Charlie

 

[cfellows]

Very cool. I need to order up a dozen or so of these digital calipers.

Chuck

 

[rudydubya]

Nicely done Charlie. Thanks for sharing. Did you cut the jaws shorter or are they still full length?

Rudy

 

[radfordc]

I cut the tips of the jaws off where they join the flat part.

 

[black85vette]

Nice adaptation to put the display on the rod and thumb screw to extend the range. Very innovative. :bow: