freddy Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftZ Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy Posted September 29, 2003 Author Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilo Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 2 square signal! :) and they are not synchronized, so you know in which way the enc is turning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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