a system including the above described features and components provides a number of benefits not previously available in the art as mentioned above in more detail these benefits when compared to existing driller control system technology include 1 more precise and consistent control of weight on bit 2 smoother transitions between weight on bit settings 3 more precise information feedback for monitoring depth of drilling time for component change out etc and 4 elimination of driller control system limitations on rate of penetration by reference to fig4 in a rotary table system utilizing a non electric power source e g a diesel engine not shown a hydraulic signal is taken from an idler wheel tension sensor 100 which in turn is coupled to a transducer e g a transducer as manufactured by m d u2014 totco sensor 100 mounts against the drive chain 102 such that idler wheel 103 is disposed in contacting relation to said chain 102 as illustrated thus as drive chain 102 rotates pressure is applied against wheel 103 which in turn applies pressure to hydraulic piston 107 thereby increasing the fluid pressure within the hydraulic line 109 hydraulic line 109 in turn is coupled to a transducer 110 transducer 110 sends an electric signal to a plc with an appropriate input the specifics of which would be readily apparent to anyone reasonably skilled in the field upon reference to this disclosure an increase in hydraulic signal as reported to the plc will be interpreted as an increase in hook load and therefore a decrease in wob therefore the electrical signal would in that condition then be increased to create gearbox movement.