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Re: Encoder Logic Range?

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Originally Posted by agmlego View Post
According to an oscilloscope, the encoder is making a (roughly) square wave output bounded by the range [-1V,1V], and both outputs are producing the same wave pattern. This was confirmed to be the case on all four encoders we have on our system. Is anyone else noticing this problem, or is it something I am doing wrong?
We can't tell if you're doing something wrong until you tell us what you're doing.

Specifically, how have you connected the encoders? They have four wires, each with a different color. Where does each wire go?