How are they wired up? myke >> > Anyway, to sum up. I haven't been able to find optical encoders in the UK >> > for less than 35 pounds. However, I am now using a Bourns mechanical >> > quadrature encoder from Farnell which is relatively cheap at 3 pounds. >> > Cirkit doesn't stock Bourns anymore. >> > >> > Thanks to some edge detection code, I am now Sorted! >> > >> > Anson Chuang >> >> Hi, I'm following this discution and did anyone have ever used Step Motor >> as shaf encoder? I did a small test and it works very fine. >> >> Octavio >> ======================================================== > >Yes, they are very strong and relatively cheap. I use them to replace pots on >interactive exhibits, even the strongest most destructive child cant >seem to break them. >Paul Waterfield >Exhibit designer >Techniquest >Stuart Street >Cardiff CF1 6BW >UK >T +44 (0) 1222 475 475 >F +44 (0) 1222 482 517 > > "I don't do anything that anybody else in good physical condition and unlimited funds couldn't do" - Bruce Wayne