>Does anyone know where I can get a tape scale and
>encoder online and not too expensive to experiment with?

How accurate/what step size does it need to be? I have seen people print one
using a laser printer, and use barcode type led/sensor units with the
printout. If you are just looking to experiment to get experience then this
may do.

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