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Re: Encoders for WCP SS Gearbox

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Originally Posted by Anupam Goli View Post
Also on that output shaft, there is a smaller 1/4" hole in the shaft (it may be tapped to 1/4-20, i don't remember). You can use the hole in the shaft to insert an encoder shaft, and use the holes on the gearbox plate to create a custom mount for your encoder. Grayhill encoders are pretty good encounters that are easy to mount and use.
The SS output shaft hole on the end of the axle (where the wheel goes) is tapped. The hole on the other side (where the slip ring goes) is 1/4" but is not tapped.

+1 on the Greyhill encoder. We put the greyhill encoder into the untapped 1/4" hole, connected the wire and then ziptied the wire to the gearbox plate close to the output shaft bearing.