On 12 April 2011 18:02, Andy Ibbotson <[email protected]> wrote:

> Does anyone know of a UK source of encoders suitable for measuring spindle 
> rpm and direction?

How do you intend to mount it? For a spindle it is possibly easiest to
pick up on gear or pulley teeth, rather than to find a way to mount an
encoder.

http://www.slidesandballscrews.com/encoders-c-88.html

Seem reasonably inexpensive.

Though my next spindle encoder will probably use:
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=7160604
And a home-made disc.

-- 
atp
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