Reading Encoder Values from Net Console

Technical C/C++
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Hello,

Earlier, my team wired up some encoders on our drive train for testing. I then wrote some code to bring up the number of encoder clicks. However, every time I open up Net Console, I get the output “Clicks: 0”

I’m wondering if this is a programming, or an electrical, or mechanical issue. My code is as follows. (I’m only going to include the code that relates to the encoders)


#include "WPILib.h" 

class RobotDemo : public SimpleRobot 
{ 
	
	Encoder *rightEncoder;
	
public: 
 RobotDemo() 
 { 
	 //Encoders 
	rightEncoder = new Encoder (3,4);
	rightEncoder->Start();
} 
 
void OperatorControl() 
 { 
     while (IsOperatorControl()){ 
		  //Encoders 
	          printf("Clicks: %d
", rightEncoder->GetRaw());
		 Wait(0.05); 
     }
 }

The “rightEncoder” is the encoder on the right side of our drivetrain. I didn’t include the drivetrain code, but when I move the right side of the robot, the printout is still “Clicks:0”

Are there any flaws with my code, or could it possibly be an electrical or a mechanical issue?

Any help is greatly appreciated.