Arduino and kop encoder

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25-04-2012, 20:22

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Re: Arduino and kop encoder

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Originally Posted by SeanPerez

ok now im reading the right number. but it seems the rpm is way to high then the actual rpm.

im spinning it by hand and its reading around 21,000 rpm. this is way to high. im spinning it at around 60 rpm +or- 10 rpm

You didn't multiply it by 360 did you? If not, The arduino board MIGHT somehow me picking up every encoder tick. If that's the case, divide by 360. (Notice that 21000/360 = 58.3)

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