Encoders

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Can the bs2sx read from an encoder using Pulsein. Is this the best
way to do this? I have a series of 24v dc motors from HP printers an
they have an encoder built in the bottom of the unit. Thanks. Ian

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Depending on the application, the STAMP is going to be awefully busy
reading the encoder.

I take it, the encoder is an A, /A, B, /B, Z, /Z ?
Or is it just a single channel? If its single, Doesn't the STAMP
have a 'count' statement?


--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "iphillipsca <iphillips@s...>"
<iphillips@s...> wrote:
> Can the bs2sx read from an encoder using Pulsein. Is this the best
> way to do this? I have a series of 24v dc motors from HP printers
an
> they have an encoder built in the bottom of the unit. Thanks. Ian

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Yes the stamp has a "count" statement. Thanks. Can't see my face for
my nose sometimes. The encoder/motors have 4 wires on one unit and 5
wires on the other. So I'm not sure of the arrangement. They are made
by Buehler. I went to their web site but couldn't find the models
that I have. Just general info.

--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "anode505 <anode505@y...>"
<anode505@y...> wrote:
> Depending on the application, the STAMP is going to be awefully
busy
> reading the encoder.
>
> I take it, the encoder is an A, /A, B, /B, Z, /Z ?
> Or is it just a single channel? If its single, Doesn't the STAMP
> have a 'count' statement?
>
>
> --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "iphillipsca <iphillips@s...>"
> <iphillips@s...> wrote:
> > Can the bs2sx read from an encoder using Pulsein. Is this the
best
> > way to do this? I have a series of 24v dc motors from HP printers
> an
> > they have an encoder built in the bottom of the unit. Thanks. Ian