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Re: paper: DIY 'encoder stage' for VersaPlanetary

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Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV View Post
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Any reason you couldn't use the 30 tooth gears in the VP dual input stage adapter? They have an OD of right at 1 in and spin freely in that space. The teeth are a bit smaller but I don't see anything in the sensor spec sheet to prevent it from working. You would also get a bit more resolution by going up to 30 teeth.
I think you could make 3 of them form this $10 kit.

Also were you running the sensor at 12v or 5v?
This sounds like a good idea, I hadn't considered it.

We ran the sensor off regulated 12V from the VRM.
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