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 ...

Rotary optical encoders Rotary optical encoders, the most widespread encoder design, consist of an LED light source, light detector, code disc, and signal processor.

Rotary encoder decode for Arduino It is amazing how many Arduino programmes for decoding rotary encoders start with something like: “I looked at all the available rotary encoder sketches and none of ...

That’s the idea behind this Arduino-based measuring jig for fabricating parts for a CNC build. When it comes to building on the cheap, nobody holds a candle to [HomoFaciens].

Continuing his tradition of making bits of wire and scraps of wood work wonders, [HomoFaciens] is back with a unique and clever design for an electromechanical encoder. There are lots of ways to bu… ...