Thread: Which shaft encoder to use?
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Re: Which shaft encoder to use?
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Originally Posted by sanddrag
Now you have a very cheap flexible coupling. I would recommend mounting the encoder with a rather thin piece of sheet metal so that has some flex too.
If you are going to use an actual coupling to isolate the encoders try the "Helical Beam Couplings" from mcmaster. may cost a little more (about $20 a pop), but will isolate your encoders from flexing and vibrations. That way if you get an expensive encoder you can be assured it won't be destroyed or give bad readings.