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Re: What encoders do you use?

If you want to measure wheel speed, the KoP encoders should work fine. They attach easily to most AndyMark gearboxes. Magnetic (absolute) encoders won't be as suited to the job, since you would need to differentiate the angle measured, where as with the optical encoders you can just count.