US Digital E4P encoders and CIMple gear box

[slijin]

Originally Posted by swapnil94

Yeah I checked cad file and it is just like you said. Is there any way to attach those encoders on 5/16" shaft? Thanks

No. The E4P is not designed for shafts greater than .250".

There are three options to read the RPM on a 5/16" shaft:

• link it to an idler wheel with a .250" output, and have the encoder read that
• turn down the encoder end of the shaft to .250"
• buy another encoder designed for 5/16" shaft