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Using FIRST Choice encoders on Toughbox gearboxes

I'm hoping to use the AMT103-V encoders we recieved from FIRST Choice on a Toughbox Nano gearbox. Unfortunately I am very unfamiliar with using / properly mounting encoders. I am guessing that the "mounting pad" seen in the product picture could bolt onto the back of the Nano gearbox so that the output shaft fits nicely. I assume that the hole pattern on the encoder does not match the hole pattern on the back of the Nano, but I can't find the specs, does anyone know?

Will the back of the output shaft fit into this encoder? I can't find acceptable shaft sizes for the encoder in the documentation.

Also, I'm assuming the required data cable doesn't come with this. Is that correct? I'll need to know if I should order those as well.

Sorry for coming into this blind, I just want to be absolutely sure before putting money down