I got encoders with push switch from switchchannel in CA, (they have a website), ask for John Tran, about $ 1.20 ea for order of 100. Also have them working on F74. If you go for those, I can mail you my code fragments. Jan Didden ----- Original Message ----- From: "Byron A Jeff" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 8:34 PM Subject: Re: Need help locating unusual part > 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 > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body > > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu