Thread: Banebots 1/2" shaft encoder for Toughbox?
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Unread 24-01-2008, 13:49
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Re: Banebots 1/2" shaft encoder for Toughbox?
Axial distance isn't such a concern, because you mount the encoder wheel according to where the sensor is located. It slides on the axel and gets super glued in place. The trick is to get the radial distance just right, then mount to the transmission via stand offs. You guys might be able to get it right. Maybe use a template with a temporary bearing/shaft in it to get the mounting holes just right, then transfer the holes to the real transmission. Also note that on the other side of the transmission plate is the output gear, so there's not much clearance for mounting hardware.

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