Buy a mouse and you'll have two optical encoders for a very low price. The
mechanics of the knob it's up to you then, but it'quit simple tohugh.
And to generate an interrupt you can use the RB0/INT on one contact, The B
contact to follow Bobs algorithm.

Mircea Chiriciuc
EMCO INVEST

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