On Tue, Aug 28, 2001 at 01:30:11PM -0400, Spehro Pefhany wrote:
> At 07:15 AM 8/28/01 -0400, you wrote:
> >I have a couple of applications where I need simple and compact local
> control.
> >I've settled on a potentiometer and switch arrangement where the pot selects
> >the desired value and the switch locks the value in and advances to the next
> >input. I'm about halfway through my testing.
>
> What about a rotary encoder (mechanical) with a push-shaft?
>
> I'm going to be ordering a large quantity of these (they are not stocked
> anywhere in North America that I can find in the style and size I need).
>
> These will have a 6mm D-shaft and are quite compact. There are just the
> two phase outputs and an uncommitted momentary switch. Also have the Orcad
> footprint made up for them.
>
> Price is fairly reasonable.

How reasonable? I just took a quick look at Digikey this morning and they were
in the $20 range. I'd love to find one in the $6-7 US range.

BTW is this a 360 degree encoder that free spins?

BAJ

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