freddy Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 folks,can anyone explain me function of 'rotary encoders'? according to the schematics it looks like coupled switches, according to PCBs, fotos etc like pots. I'm trying to find a similiar expression in my language, but I can't since I dunno how these work :-/cheers,freddy Quote
DriftZ Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 yes, you turn them like pots, but they work like switches :)They send x 'pulses' (ONs & OFFs) per revolution.But unlike a pot, they are endless, you can keep turning & turning & turning.....that's all Quote
freddy Posted September 29, 2003 Author Report Posted September 29, 2003 hmm, I think I got the point. To make sure, when I turn it a step, it is connected (ON), when I turn it further a step, it's disconnected (OFF), right? with an exact timing and a Schmitt cicruit you can even make a square signal, eh? :) Quote
pilo Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 2 square signal! :) and they are not synchronized, so you know in which way the enc is turning!! Quote
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