Low Res Optical Encoders for Speed Control

[cgmv123]

Originally Posted by peterr99

We have a 2 axle shooter, so if we had 2 axles reading that fast, could the FPGA handle it? I.E. would that then become 48,000 counts/sec?

Yes, it could handle it. Each input is independent.

[BornaE]

Originally Posted by KrazyCarl92

http://www.digikey.com/product-detai...008S-ND/954400

Be very careful when you look at encoders. the operating RPM for that is 120 which is far below the needed rotation rate.