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Re: Encoder and line tracker wiring

There's some stuff here http://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/DOC-14724
But the basic breakdown is this:
  • If the sensors gives back voltages (lookup), it goes in the analog break out.
  • If the sensors give back data (again, lookup), like numbers, it goes in the digital side car.
  • On each sensor are some letters followed by some kind of hole. These are basically different kind of data they can send back (lookup which holes send what kind of data). The essential ones though are + (power) and G/- (ground). After that, it depends on what you need.
  • The holes have to be soldered to a wire on the connection you are using
I'll try posting pics after midterms (ends on Thursday), earlier if possible.
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