Thread: Would this Encoder work? and Encoder Recommendations
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Re: Would this Encoder work? and Encoder Recommendations
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Originally Posted by billbo911 View Post
I purchased one of these the other day for a personal project.
I wanted 360 PPR, and relatively low cost, so this fit the bill.

When it arrived, I was STUNNED by the build quality!! It is a VERY well built encoder! That said, it is a lot larger than most encoders of this style. It is approx. 1.5" dia. and approx. 1.4" long. I also found that using 4.7K ohm pull up resistors with it made it very stable with my Arduino.

BTW, you can get this in a couple more PPR values.
So how does PPR affect the code when using a drive train? I've seen some that are rated for like 5k and others that top out at 360. Im assuming you would use one that hits 5k for a shooter, but would a 360 CPR (or PPR) be enough for a drive train to be accurate.
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