Description

A rotary encoder is an incremental electromechanical component with a shaft that converts the angular position or motion of a shaft or axle to digital code. The output of incremental encoders provides information about the motion of the shaft, which is typically further processed in processor / controllers into information such as speed, distance, and position.The shaft has unlimited 360 degree rotation.

Specification

Model: SN-360
Type: Incremental Encoder
Cycles per revolution (CPR): 20
Working voltage: 0 – 5V
Material: PCB + Brass
Weight: 10g
Size: 32 x 19 x 30mm

Step 1: Material Preparation

To do this tutorial, you will need as following below:

1. Arduino 360 Degree Encoder
2. Arduino Uno Board and USB Cable
3. Female-Male Jumper Wires

Step 2: Pinout Details

CLK : Pin A
DT : Pin B
S : No push switch connection
+ : Power
GND : Grounding

Step 3: Pin Connection

Connect Arduino 360 Degree Encoder to Arduino Uno as following :

VCC to 5V
GND to GND
CLK to D3
CLK to D4

and then connect Arduino Uno to your PC.

Step 4: Sample Source Code

This is a sample source code for the circuit. You can download, open and and upload it into your Arduino Uno Board. Make sure to go to tools > Port & Board. Select the correct board (Arduino/Genuino Uno) and port (refer to your own port COM#) before uploading the code.

encoder360.rar
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Step 5: Serial Monitor

After you have succesfully uploaded it into you Arduino Uno Board. Go to tools > Serial Monitor and you will see "BEGIN" printed on the serial monitor. Now, you can start to rotate your encoder's shaft and see the output printed on the serial monitor.