Using an optical encoder similar to what you’d find in a mouse, the Prusa i3 MK3 could detect when filament had been inserted into the extruder.

The encoder we had was on a little PCB that you get when you buy one of those Chinese Arduino 37 sensor kits. (By the way, if you are looking for documentation on those kinds of boards, look here ...

In the age of robotics, automation, and precision engineering, success isn’t just about speed—it’s about accuracy. At the core of many advanced motion control systems lies a component that rarely ...

Linear encoders measure straight-line motion and are ideal for systems requiring precise linear displacement, such as milling machines or precision stages. NOTE: The choice between linear and rotary ...

Optical encoders are beneficial for robotics applications that need precise and dependable feedback and control of the rotation, speed, or positioning of motors, wheels, arms, and other moving parts.

Encoders with two signals that have phased electrical offset are called quadrature encoders. If the system loses power, an absolute encoder can resume functionality immediately upon powerup. An ...