New Products for 2016: Speculation, Wants

[Munchskull]

Originally Posted by asid61

cheap encoders (please?)

I used to think that too. With a little research I found two types of encoders that are <$30. You can get CUI 10X-V encoders for ~$24 dollars on digikey. That is a quality incremental encoder but some time you need absolute value on things. While after doing a little research I discovered this ~$28 magnetic encoder, have not used it but it is on my list if the need for absolutel positioning arises.