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== Rotary Encoder ==
 
== Rotary Encoder ==
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Converts angular motion into a digital signal using two square waves in quadrature (90° out of phase). Using one for each drive wheel allows for accurate measurement of speed.
 
Converts angular motion into a digital signal using two square waves in quadrature (90° out of phase). Using one for each drive wheel allows for accurate measurement of speed.
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== Connections (5-pin header) ==
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Signal
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1
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Ground
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GND
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Motor
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Shield 
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2
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--
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--
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-- 
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3
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A
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digital
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Motor
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Shield 
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4
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Power
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VCC
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(5V)
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Motor
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Shield 
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5
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B
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digital
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Motor
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Shield 
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Revision as of 23:26, 9 November 2016

Rotary Encoder

Encoder
Encoder2.PNG

Converts angular motion into a digital signal using two square waves in quadrature (90° out of phase). Using one for each drive wheel allows for accurate measurement of speed.

Connections (5-pin header)

Pin

Function

Signal Type

Connected Device

1

Ground

GND

Motor Shield

2

--

--

--

3

A

digital

Motor Shield

4

Power

VCC (5V)

Motor Shield

5

B

digital

Motor Shield

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