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Re: Encoder Wiring Help Needed

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Originally Posted by gnichols View Post
Not sure where to go. I have wired these encoders using the 2 channels on the sidecar. When I do, the robot goes nuts. It spins one side drive backwards and the second side does nothing and never works. Have wired +5, gnd, signal A to first channel and signal b to second channel on both sides. Anyone have an explanation as to what is going on.
What is your program doing to control the drive motors? Are the encoder readings used to compute the commanded motor power?