Encoder Alternatives

[MysterE]

So - I’ve exhausted the search function and so I come to you, CD, for your great wisdom.

Considering that AndyMark seems out of their optical encoders, what would be a good alternative?

Thanks

[Jon_Stratis]

We’ve had success purchasing them straight from US Digital in the past:

E4P OEM Miniature Optical Kit Encoder

[SteveGarward]

Agreed. US Digital is very responsive. Keep in mind they do not do any shipping on Friday, so take that into account when ordering. You can also easily get extra cables etc.

[Ken_Streeter]

@Jon Stratis

We’ve had success purchasing them straight from US Digital in the past:
http://www.usdigital.com/products/encoders/incremental/rotary/kit/E4P

We have done that as well, and always received good service from USDigital. Note that if you place your order by phone (instead of online) you can explain that you are placing the order for a FIRST team. In the past, they have always provided a discount to FIRST teams of increasing the “quantity discount” to the next level beyond the quantity you are actually ordering. I haven’t yet placed an order this year to know if that discount is still in effect.

[Speeder]

@MysterE

So - I’ve exhausted the search function and so I come to you, CD, for your great wisdom.

Considering that AndyMark seems out of their optical encoders, what would be a good alternative?

Thanks

Just did a search on Andy Mark. Check their Part Number am-0791 (in stock as of 1500 Hrs, 1/30). Nice (2) piece encoder kit that we’ve used in the past with good success.

[Joe_Ross]

Take a look at this video of the order lifecycle from US Digital: http://www.usdigital.com/company/ordering Everything is assembled per order, so you don’t have to worry about stock issues.