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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 »

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 »

If your application requires that you know the actual orientation of the shaft following any power cycle before movement is made, you’re going to need an absolute encoder. Why would that be? Read the post to find out.   Read More »

What is the difference between incremental and absolute encoders? This explanation provides practical answers to that question and includes a video.   Read More »

Looking for a small rotary encoder? This blog showcases US Digital's line of micro and miniature encoders, which handle shaft sizes as small as 1.5 mm.   Read More »

Which size encoder do you need? US Digital makes encoders to fit many shaft sizes from 1.5 mm to 1 in. in diameter. This post helps you to choose yours.   Read More »

What is an encoder and how are they used? The answer to these questions and many more are found in this video and blog post.   Read More »

This case study shows how, even during COVID, our engineers kept designing systems to automate our processes. Check out the blog and video to see more.   Read More »

US Digital let's you behind the curtain to see how much we believe in automation. This case study shows one automation project that uses a vision system.   Read More »

Encoders are used in virtually every industry. This is a case study which shows how encoders were used on this application in the exercise arena.   Read More »