Blog

You can save a little bit of cash on your encoder purchase if you order in bulk, but that isn’t always the best-case option for all our customers. In this blog post we’re going to do a deep dive on our packaging options to help you make an informed decision.   Read More »

When one of our Mechanical Engineers was looking to automate an assembly process, his design included a robot with absolute positioning capability.   Read More »

We put a serial number on every one of our EM1 and EM2 modules and a manufacturer order number on encoder covers to track when individual components were made.   Read More »

When one of our customers needed an encoder modified to work for their application, we turned around a custom variant for them within a matter of weeks.   Read More »

All you need is a windows PC and a QSB to run the Quick Check to verify that an encoder’s expected resolution matches the output.   Read More »

Use our Device Explorer app to easily test and configure our encoders and inclinometers. Call our tech service line Monday through Friday with any questions.   Read More »

Want a quick overview of motor encoders? This blog discusses what they are, what they do, how they work, and how automation systems use them.   Read More »

What is the best way to clean rotary encoder disks or linear encoder strips of small dust and particles? When it comes to our optical and transmissive encoders, the best option is probably to actually just leave things alone. Read the post to learn more.   Read More »

Our MD3 stepper motor driver can drive size 14 to 42 stepper motors from full stepping up to 256 microsteps per step. In this blog post we’re going to walk you through how to set up the MD3 and configure it using a Windows PC.   Read More »