On Apr 5, 2011, at 7:27 AM, andy pugh wrote: > I just found this website: > http://www.photofab.co.uk/index.php/products/optical-encoder-discs-and-actuators/ > > I don't know what the pricing would be like, but that could be a > perfect way to add a spindle encoder, if combined with > http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=1711830 > or > http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0196987 > (I also found a tiny surface-mount one a while ago, but can't see it now)
This looks like a nice module if you want something very tiny... http://usdigital.com/products/encoders/incremental/modules/aedr I haven't used one, but might at some point in order to get an encoder on my spindle where I have very limited space. A custom wheel may be required but the prices sound too high for a one-off. -Tom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Xperia(TM) PLAY It's a major breakthrough. An authentic gaming smartphone on the nation's most reliable network. And it wants your games. http://p.sf.net/sfu/verizon-sfdev _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users