EDN

Arduino Rotary Encoder: Tutorial, Wiring, and Pinout

What is a rotary encoder? A rotary encoder (RT) is a device that you can rotate infinitely. On most rotary encoders, when you rotate them you will feel a bump (known as steps), and most RTs have about ...
Hackaday

Scrap A Hard Drive, Build A Rotary Encoder

There’s something to be said for the feel of controls. Whether it’s the satisfying snap of a high-quality switch or the buttery touch of the pots on an expensive amplifier, the tactile experience of ...
EDN

High-res rotary encoder uses optical connection

Designed for large drive and rotary-shaft applications requiring EMI immunity, the MR314 ZapFree fiber-optic rotary encoder provides a resolution of 1,024 ppr. The passive rotary encoder links to the ...
Hackaday

A Rotary Encoder: How Hard Can It Be?

As you may have noticed, I’ve been working with an STM32 ARM CPU using Mbed. There was a time when Mbed was pretty simple, but a lot has changed since it has morphed into Mbed OS. Unfortunately, that ...
Automation World

New CANopen Magnetic Absolute Rotary Encoder with Connection Cap

POSITAL’s IXARC magnetic absolute encoders with CANopen interfaces are now available with an optional “connection cap” that makes device configuration and troubleshooting simpler and more intuitive.