Sealed encoder group buy?

[Joey Milia]

We're interested in 8

[ToddF]

Originally Posted by Joey Milia

We're interested in 8

Thanks, Joey.

Everyone else, it would be very helpful if you could edit your posts and add the quantity you are looking for. When we reach a total of 50 units, I can make arrangements for placing the group order.

[ToddF]

All,
I got a PM suggesting we take a look at the Grayhill encoders, as well.

The equivalent Grayhill encoder seems to be the series 63R.

There are two advantages of the US Digital S4 series over the Grayhill Series 63R:
- Max RPM. S4: 15,000 63R: 5,000
- Size. S4: .85" dia x .50" thk 63R: 1.25" dia x .50" thk

Please note that the US Digital S4 encoders are enclosed, and have a ball bearing mounted 1/4" dia input shaft. These are NOT the E4P encoders sold by AndyMark. The E4P series are the ones we have had problems with.

[itsjustmrb]

Team 4063 would be interested in 4 of them.

[ToddF]

Here is the current total of committed encoders.

2363: 8
696: 4
192: 8
4063: 4

Total: 24

That gets us down from the single part price of $70.36 to $53.97 each. Almost halfway to the next price break.

[craigboez]

The S4 is currently listed on the US Digital website as:

The S4 is not recommended for new product development. Please contact US Digital support at support@usdigital.com for more info.

They won't let you build a part number or order online like they will with their other products. Any idea what the future plans are for this item? I was considering using one, but don't want to pick something that will be obsolete soon.

[MichaelBick]

1836 will take 8

[Wendy Holladay]

1912 will take 8

[James Tonthat]

Originally Posted by craigboez

Any idea what the future plans are for this item? I was considering using one, but don't want to pick something that will be obsolete soon.

Also you wouldn't want to use something that isn't considered COTS anymore.

That being said, we've been pretty invested in the S4's and have a decent backcatalog of them. It's a great product, I just wonder what they're doing with it.