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Re: Optical Encoders

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Originally Posted by Jengles View Post
Before our team goes to the CORI event on June 23, we are trying to improve our robot. One of our goals is to connect optical encoders to our shooter, and attach a camera to track the hoops. Our shooter uses two Banebot RS-775 motors with P60 16:1 gearboxes. Will the optical encoders given in the KOP work with these, or do we have to buy different encoders?
It depends.

How do you intend to mount the encoder, e.g. are using a live or dead axle, what is the axle diameter, direct drive or belt/chain/gear driven etc.

How fast will you be driving the encoder. Do you plan to attach it to FPGA or Jag. Do you plan to use 1x, 2x, or 4x decoding.

How do you intend to use the signal. PID, Take-back-half, Bang-Bang, something else? Some are more immune to noise than others.