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== Rotary Encoder ==
 
== Rotary Encoder ==
[[File:Encoder.PNG|thumb|231x231px|Encoder]]
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[[File:Encoder.PNG|thumb|290x290px|Encoder]]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.[[File:Encoder2.PNG|thumb|483x483px|Encoder and rotary with dimensions.|center]]
[[File:Encoder2.PNG|thumb|483x483px|Encoder and rotary with dimensions.]]
 
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) ==
 
== Connections (5-pin header) ==
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== Notes                            ==
 
== Notes                            ==
 
Test bench in progress.
 
Test bench in progress.
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== References ==

Revision as of 23:33, 9 November 2016

Rotary Encoder

Encoder

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.

Encoder and rotary with dimensions.

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

Datasheet

Notes

Test bench in progress.

References