Component: Grey Code Encoder (General Input): Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 14:37, 13 July 2026

Author	Matrix TSL
Version	1.4
Category	General Input

Grey Code Encoder component

Grey Code Encoder component implements a rotary encoder connected to a defined number of pins Grey Code Encoders provide absolute positioning rather than incremental positioning.

Component Source Code

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Macro reference

ReadAbsoluteAngle

	ReadAbsoluteAngle
Reads the absolute angular position of the motor. Returns a floating point value representing the angle of the encoder.
- FLOAT	Return

ReadAbsolutePosition

	ReadAbsolutePosition
Reads the absolute angular position of the motor. Returns an integer value representing the step position.
- UINT	Return

Rotate

	Rotate
Simulation Rotate function to allow accurate rotation during simulation. Automatically called by any attached coupling or gearbox component.
- FLOAT	Angle
Amount to rotate the shaft input in degrees
- VOID	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	Encoder Resolution
	Output States
Number of unique output states
	Resolution
The resolution of the encoder in degrees
	Connections
	Number of Pins
Sets the number of output pins on the encoder and hence the resolution of the encoder.
	Pin0
Input pin 0
	Pin1
Input Pin 1
	Pin2
Input Pin 2
	Simulation
	Repeat Rate
Simulated repeat rate when clicking and rotating the encoder
	Scope Traces

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