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Re: US Digital Shaft Encoder and VersaChassis Hex Shaft

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Originally Posted by vigneshv View Post
What do you mean by turn down the end of your hex shaft?
To "turn" something in this context means to machine it on a lathe.

If your team doesn't have a lathe, I strongly suggest you invest in one. Even a cheap small hobby lathe (that's what we use) can do wonders.
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