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Re: Encoder for a fly wheel
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Originally Posted by Wildcats1378 View Post
Hey guys,
We are trying to use an encoder for speed control this year on our fly wheel. We've only got any encoders that came with the KoP for the past 2 years, and we are sort of confused about how to go about mounting an encoder for our flywheel.
Our flywheel is controlled by a mini cim. The minicim shaft is connected to a 3/8 shaft using a coupler, and that 3/8 shaft houses the wheel. We just want to mount an encoder to read the speed.

Any help would be really appreciated!
Are you dead-set on using an encoder?

A one-per-rev sensor may actually be a superior solution for this application. For example, put a piece of reflective tape or paint on the wheel and detect it with an photosensor.

What speeds do you want to control?