unrise_lyrical Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hey all,look at purchasing some rotary encoders for a mbSID im building. Has anyone had any experience with Bourns encoders model number: ECW1J-B16-BC0024 ?I was wondering if anyone could tell me how they feel? They are a bit more expensive than other ones I have been looking at, but I am willing to spend a bit more money for better quality. However, if I am not getting any more quality for my money...stuff it! I will go with the cheapies :)any help much appreciated, thanks guysEDIT: here are some pics of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/tilted/ Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 The Digikey entry for these suggests they are 24 pulse per rotation, quadrature, mechanical. I see no great reason why they won't work.You might have issues finding knobs to fit, though, and the shaft seems very short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I was going to suggest Mouser part 318-ENC160F-24P which are mechanically and electrically identical to the Soundwell ones I bulk order, but the price on these are ridiculous! 1+ $5.18, 100+ $3.56... they used to be cheaper, right?You are better off getting some from SmashTV's shop if you only need small quantities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unrise_lyrical Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I had a look on SmashTV's website but I couldn't see any listed for sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frailn Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Looks like he must have sold out. Smash used to carry:Rotary EncoderHigh quality Bourns encoder24 Detents, 24 PPR6mm x 20mm "D" Shaft Specifications $1.00 Rotary Encoder with switchHigh quality Bourns encoderWith push switch24 Detents, 24 PPR6mm x 25mm "D" Shaft $1.25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmenator Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Bourns encoders were used in EMU equipment, the ESI and E samplers have them for the data wheel. They are a bit stiffer to rotate than other encoders I have come across, and the metal hood shown on your pictures is not always included when you order, so I had to hot-glue them to the PCB. The shaft is usually 1/4". They are not necessarily higher quality than other brands, in fact I have had an EMU on which the encoder had gone bad (albeit after heavy use). DSCF0006.JPGDSCF0008.JPGDSCF0006.JPGDSCF0008.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unrise_lyrical Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 ahh ok, in that case I will leave them be. Might contact smashTV and ask when he is getting more in. Thanks for the help guys! :D appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.