CUI Encoders

[adciv]

For anyone using the CUI encoders (http://www.cui.com/catalog/components/encoders/incremental/modular), can you tell me how you mounted them? (Preferably with pictures.) Due to the fragility of the US Digital encoders (and partly cost) I'm looking for alternatives.

[nuclearnerd]

We used hot glue to mount the back plate to a gearbox, and relied on the clips of the front housing to hold to the back plate. Both connections failed during the 2015 season. Also the cable connection popped out a few times -good fun. I'd also love to hear from teams that were more successful with these.

[Mr V]

For the last two seasons we mounted them with the 3M double stick tape. Never had a problem with them mounted that way.

[Gdeaver]

We have used the AMT102 and 103 encoders for 3 years now. For 2016 we mounted on on a vex prow gear box using 4-40 screw. Drilling and tapping the piece of plastic is tedious. They have worked well. Only problem is removing them for service. We broke 2 bases removing them this year. We stock spare bases. Set for highest resolution.

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