Questions tagged [encoder]
An encoder is a device, circuit, transducer, software program, algorithm or person that converts information from one format or code to another, for the purposes of standardization, speed, secrecy, security or compressions
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Rotary Encoder Signal Distortion [closed]
I'm pretty new to oscilloscopes so I apologize in advance. I'm experiencing significant signal distortion on the rotary encoder output from a linear actuator and this is what the oscilloscope is ...
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2D absolute optical position sensor
A Gray code gives an absolute position in 1D. What's the equivalent for 2D? For instance, imagine I build an XY table. I paste a checkerboard-style encoding pattern underneath (or QR-code style). I ...
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What is this component? Is it some type of potentiometer or rotary encoder?
I am trying to repair a board pulled from a Ziegler fire truck. There is a knob that controls the flow of water through the Graf-Syteco brand HMI panel. The knob has come free and I need to find a ...
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Encoder information Angle Estimation
I am using the Texas Instruments encoder built into the motor Teknic_M2310PLN04K but there are some things I don't understand: Is the encoder incremental or absolute? In the motor code, the final ...
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Identifying a Rotary digital encoder from Dewalt DCR025
It needs a new push switch rotary encoder. I was going to rebuild it but one of the plates is broken. It’s for turning on and adjusting the volume. Why are these not marked with some kind of ...
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How to add feedback system for a CNC machine which drived by stepper motor?
I have an old CNC machine to retrofit. In this machines stepper motors without are used and those motor are not double shaft, so how can I make a feedback for this system if it is possible?
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AS5311 high-resolution magnetic linear encoder with an ESP32
I'm working on a project where I need to interface an AS5311 high-resolution magnetic linear encoder with an ESP32. The AS5311 uses an SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface), which is somewhat similar to ...
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Make optical encoder using IR Receiver [closed]
I want to make an optical encode to measure rpm of a motor. I have F429 optical encoder but it does not seems to be working above 2100 RPM. Also it is full of errors. I have seen in this tutorial to ...
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