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Bourns Absolute Encoder (EAW0J-B24-AE0128L)
The Bourns Absolute Encoder is a digital control knob that provides 128 unique results evenly spaced around a full circle. It is designed as a control panel knob but can be adapted for other uses. This can be a good alternative to using a potentiometer and analog pin, as this allows for full-turn and multi-turn operation.
It differs from the more common incremental rotary encoder which has only two or four values in a rotation and is designed to measure full rotations and direction. This measures angles and absolute position is maintained between power cycles.
- Absolute Contacting Encoder (ACE)
- Mounting nut and lockwasher (9mm mounting hole)
- 128 rotary positions
- 360 degree continuous rotation
- Rotational life - 50,000 revolutions (min)
- Max RPM - up to 120
- Absolute digital output will retain its last position between power cycles or in the event of a power failure
- Threaded M9x0.75 in. bushing
- 3/4 in. rotating encoder shaft
- Rear mount terminals
Bourns Absolute Encoder (EAW0J-B24-AE0128L) Product Help and Resources
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Reasonable delivery time, good quality
It works!
I was wondering if someone could give me some help with the datasheet - specifically page 3 with their EAW <-> decimal conversion system. Is this a random (can't be that) way to convert to decimal? It doesn't seem to be a simple binary to decimal conversion, which suprised me. If I am reading the pins to get the position, do I need to use a lookup table? Thanks for any help, and my apologies if I overlooked something obvious.
was wondering the same thing. Luckily, there are smarter people than me out there..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44-XMo730wI
Someone has written a library.
Arduino code at https://github.com/arielnh56/ACE128
Rpi code at https://github.com/arielnh56/ace128-rpi
Whats in it and how it works http://redhunter.com/blog/2017/11/25/inside-the-bourns-ace-128-absolute-encoder/
is there a wiring diagram and any sample sketch?
There is, if you are using this with the I2C I/O expander (i.e. MCP23008)! =)
For more information, check this GitHub repository for example code and the circuit under the extras folder:
The data sheet mentions "ACETAB: 256 byte code conversion table (ROM)", but when I Googled to try to figure out what that was, all I ever found was links back to the data sheet. Also, your description says the device includes pull down resistors, but the data sheet shows "+" on the right side of the RESNET 4609X-101-472 resistor bank, which makes me think it uses pull up resistors. Isn't that what the + represents? I'm new to this and appreciate your patience with my simple questions ;-) This looks like a fantastic new toy and I'm looking forward to playing with it! Thanks in advance for your help!