Rotary encoder vs potentiometer A rotary encoder is a wonderful digital alternative to the old analog potentiometers. Rotary encoders are useful as rotation sensors (or selectors) and look similar to ...

Control a Continuous Servo Motor with a Rotary Encoder Controls: Hold the Button to turn ON/OFF Servo Push the Button while ON to stop the Servo Turn the Encoder to define speed & direction of the ...

It is amazing how many Arduino programmes for decoding rotary encoders start with something like: "I looked at all the available rotary encoder sketches ...

Explore the world of servo motors and Arduino with this comprehensive guide. Learn the basics of servo motor control, delve into the specifics of the Tower Pro SG90 servo motor, and follow a ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

A measuring wheel is a construction measuring tool. The wheel rotates and, using basic rotational kinematics (s=rθ), you can determine the distance between two points. The video below shows a reduced ...