Rotary encoders are critical to many applications, even at the hobbyist level. While considering his own rotary encoding needs for upcoming projects, it occurred to [Jan Mrázek] to try making his own ...

Rotary encoders convert rotary movement or angular position into analogue or digital signals for use in measurement or control systems. They can be classified in a number of ways, primarily by the ...

The use of 100% hard-tooled parts and patented light-pipe technology for optical switching enables the Series 62AG optical encoder from Grayhill Inc. to be price-competitive with mechanical encoders ...