Encoders for 2015 Season

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Encoders for 2015 Season

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13-12-2014, 10:56

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Re: Encoders for 2015 Season

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Originally Posted by nathannfm

Are there any good options for measuring off the back shaft of a banebots style motor? Mainly common FRC encoders than can do 20,000 RPM and if there are any known good mounting options/tricks.

By the time you have any meaningful reduction off it the precision will be poor due to backlash for average FRC gearing. This could be acceptable for the application or a huge pain.

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