Re: Problems with Encoder Counting
 

its probably too late now but what we ended up doing was getting a divider kit and calibrating using the LEDs on it to know if the encoder was in the correct position. Once the divider kit was installed i was able to install it with very little fidgeting.

Re: Problems with Encoder Counting
 

Yes, BaneBots sells these divder cards Here

If you order them ASAP, banebots can get them to you, and you should be able to install them in just a few minutes when you get to your competition.

Jacob

Re: Problems with Encoder Counting
 

After assembly, of course....

Re: Problems with Encoder Counting
 

I would be wary about using those in a competition though, 424 used them and they unexpectedly stopped working. I they weren't designed to be on a robot in a competition it was designed to be a bench diagnostic tool. but that was my experience not sure if anything stupid was done between uses.

Re: Problems with Encoder Counting
 

The Banebot encoders worked fine for us. Calibration was fairly simple, using a USB oscilloscope. Counts are accurate, even with both wheels at maximum speeds. We didn't have to use the divide-by-ten circuits.

The only time we had trouble with counts in one direction only, was when a plug pulled loose or a signal wire came off the Robot Controller. Make sure the plug is pushed in very firmly, until it clicks.

Mechanically, they should be fine as long as (a) the plastic case surrounding them is not damaged during competition, (b) the encoder wheels or infrared pickups are damaged during motor change-out or excessive shaft play.