Motor Encoder code. LabVIEW

[JohnFogarty]

Soo It sounds like Pots are alot more common and easier to use, and the only encoders we found in the KOP are a optical disk type of encoder that are relative encoders. There are small boards for rotary and linear encoders but the encoders themselves aren't included. We plan on going to radioshack and getting some pots to use.

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by John_1102

There are small boards for rotary and linear encoders but the encoders themselves aren't included.

"The encoders themselves" are embedded in the larger black integrated circuit devices on those boards. The two magnetic rotary encoders came with the small round magnets that are used with them. The magnetic linear encoder came with the thin flexible magnetic strip that is used with it.

Look at the Kit of Parts web page to find the Parts Data Sheets for the AS5030 - Rotary Magnetic Encoder and AS5304 - Linear Magnetic Encoder devices.

[Dustin Shadbolt]

Hey guys I had a quick question, where do we hook up the Potentiometers? I'm begining to branch out and learn some electronics to help some freshmen but the example vi on lv didn't help much.

[Mark McLeod]

They are analog inputs, so use the Analog Breakout.

[Dustin Shadbolt]

Thanks Mark!