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Encoder Resolution

Smallest angle a rotary encoder can resolve.

Formula

\theta = \frac{360}{N}

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Variables

θResolution (degrees)

NCounts per revolution

Example

N=1024: θ ≈ 0.35° per count

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Quadrature encoders read two offset channels to quadruple resolution and detect direction.

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