Component: Grey Code Encoder (General Input)

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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

Please click here to download the component source project: FC_Comp_Source_Encoder_Grey_Code.fcfx

Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): FC_Comp_Source_Encoder_Grey_Code.fcfx

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Macro reference

ReadAbsoluteAngle

Fc9-comp-macro.png ReadAbsoluteAngle
Reads the absolute angular position of the motor. Returns a floating point value representing the angle of the encoder. 
Fc9-f32-icon.png - FLOAT Return


ReadAbsolutePosition

Fc9-comp-macro.png ReadAbsolutePosition
Reads the absolute angular position of the motor. Returns an integer value representing the step position. 
Fc9-u16-icon.png - UINT Return


Rotate

Fc9-comp-macro.png Rotate
Simulation Rotate function to allow accurate rotation during simulation. Automatically called by any attached coupling or gearbox component. 
Fc9-f32-icon.png - FLOAT Angle
Amount to rotate the shaft input in degrees 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


Property reference

Fc9-prop-icon.png Properties
Fc9-conn-icon.png Encoder Resolution
Fc9-type-21-icon.png Output States
Number of unique output states 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Resolution
The resolution of the encoder in degrees 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Connections
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Number of Pins
Sets the number of output pins on the encoder and hence the resolution of the encoder. 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png Pin0
Input pin 0 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png Pin1
Input Pin 1 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png Pin2
Input Pin 2 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Simulation
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Repeat Rate
Simulated repeat rate when clicking and rotating the encoder 
Fc9-type-7-icon.png Scope Traces