Low Res Optical Encoders for Speed Control

[KrazyCarl92]

Originally Posted by Ether

The point is, you can do it with a 360 CPR encoder.

I'm not doubting that its possible, just doubting our ability to realize that possibility based on our past results. I've also seen so many successful teams with single digit CPR sensors that it got me thinking that if we weren't having success with the 360 count, we could try something else.

We will try it though, and thanks for the help!

[Ether]

Originally Posted by KrazyCarl92

I'm not doubting that its possible, just doubting our ability to realize that possibility based on our past results.

I'll bet you can do it

You said in your original post that you had the 360CPR encoders working with the Jag. So that indicates that you have the encoders properly mounted and aligned, which is half the battle.

Something to consider: the fewer the counts per revolution, the "staler" your sensor signal will be (more phase lag). If your wheel has enough inertia that probably won't matter. Just something to keep in mind from a control theory point-of-view.