CNC Rotary Encoder - 100 Pulses per Rotation - 60mm Black

In our shop, we offer a variety of PCB - mount rotary encoders, which are ideal for creating interfaces where you can turn a knob to select a value. Our large - sized knobs, about hand - sized, are also encoders. They are mainly used for manually controlling CNC machines. With 100 ticks per rotation, each rotation can easily correspond to a centimeter or an inch. These encoders are perfect for any situation that requires a large, 360 - degree tactile interface. Unlike PCB - mount rotary encoders, these are not soldered directly to the board. Instead, they have screw terminal blocks on the back for wire connection. Simply supply any DC voltage to VCC (for pull - up/positive voltage) and ground, and read A and B for the grey - code pulses. Once connected, it can work with any rotary encoder tutorial. Rotary encoders are great as rotation sensors or selectors. They may look like potentiometers, but they are quite different. These encoders can rotate continuously and are divided into 100 segments. Each segment gives a clicky feeling, and each clockwise or counter - clockwise movement makes the two switches open and close. You can't directly know the current position; instead, use a microcontroller to count the clicks. If position detection is your priority, a potentiometer might be a better option.

Using this CNC rotary encoder is quite easy. First, connect the wires to the screw terminal blocks on the back of the encoder. Supply a DC voltage to VCC and ground as mentioned in the description. Once it's wired up, it'll work with any rotary encoder tutorial you follow. When using it to control a CNC machine, each rotation of the knob with 100 clicks can align nicely with a centimeter or an inch for precise control. Remember, this encoder doesn't tell you the current position directly. You'll need a microcontroller to count the clicks left or right. If you want to detect the rotational position, it's better to choose a potentiometer. For maintenance, keep it clean and avoid exposing it to excessive dust or moisture. Also, be gentle when turning the knob to prevent any internal damage.