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Originally Posted by DaveL
I'm most interested in encoders that could be used for flywheel shooters that don't require any machining to install. In 2012, I remember teams used light emitting sensors to count light and dark marks on a spinning disk.
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If you want easy to install, I would recommend encoders that are designed to fit directly on a motor or gearbox. Vex sells a
VersaPlanetary encoder, which is easy to assemble and fits right into a VersaPlanetary gearbox just like any other stage. This is what I would recommend for a shooter encoder. Andymark also now sells there
PG gearmotors with encoders built in. The only assembly required is plugging in a wire. They also sell a
CIMcoder now, which is designed to fit right on the shaft of a CIM. I have not used this before, so I can not speak to how well it works or how easy it is to install, but I imagine it is pretty straightforward. Andymark also sells an
encoder that fits directly onto most of their gearboxes. It is kind of a pain to install and my team has broken way too many of them, but it is probably the easiest way to get an encoder on your drive train.
All of these require no machining and interface nicely with other COTS components.