Thread: Encoder problem
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Re: Encoder problem

You could also substitute a non contact absolute rotary position sensor for an encoder. Then the software just has to time an a to d. Cherry makes a 360 degree packaged unit that includes a magnet. Look at Future electronics. There is also a white paper on rotary position sensors on chief Delphi.