Limitless Potentiometers

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06-12-2007, 20:05

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Re: Limitless Potentiometers

There are magnetic field sensors that can replace pots and encoders. Check out this device.
http://www.gmw.com/magnetic_sensors/ametes/360ASMC.html
With a simple A to D you can Know the exact position of a shaft. There is no dead band as with some continous rotation pots.

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