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Re: Encoder trouble

Did you check the wiring? Code? Power to PD board? Metal shavings in PD board? fingerprints on optical disc?

If the robot is moving the slightest bit, it will count up or down. It has +-1 degree acuracy, so moving its shaft 1 degree will trigger 1 count in 1x decoding. If you are intermittent, check the soldering of the wires and fingerprints on optical disc.
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