Magnetic Encoder Advice

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25-03-2011, 14:22

Travis Hoffman Travis Hoffman is offline

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Re: Magnetic Encoder Advice

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Originally Posted by Ether

Do you know if the 360-degree continuous-rotation model has essentially no "dead zone" when transitioning from 360 to zero? It's not clear from the datasheet.

Unicorn drive?

I love the Cherry AN8 1640 used last year - 48/3193 are using it on our arms this year, with much success.

Mouser sells these for $45:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...qh3niR4xw% 3d

Data Sheet:

http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/se...AN8_Series.pdf

Also have to buy some Delphi automotive connectors and terminals, both of which Mouser sells and are in stock.

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