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Offline sanketjogTopic starter

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Incremental sensors
« on: June 29, 2009, 05:59:00 AM »
I want to know the specification of an incremental sensor which can be used to detect 
the markings made on a rotating Wheel .
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Re: Incremental sensors
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2009, 06:27:25 AM »
It sounds like you are talking about an encoder wheel. We will need to know a little more about your project to help.
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Offline sanketjogTopic starter

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Re: Incremental sensors
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2009, 10:18:30 AM »
Actually, I wish to control the speed and position of robot by constantly monitoring the two rear wheels , which would have markings and a reference point on it. Please suggest which kind of sensor shall i use....I  stay in pune....where can i get such sensors..
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Re: Incremental sensors
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2009, 12:00:41 PM »
You need what conscripeted suggested: wheel encoders.  These devices allow you to monitor distance, speed, position, turning angle, and acceleration and decelleration

you can buy some from here: http://www.solarbotics.com/cad/products/gmwwk1/   ...not sure if they will work for you because there meant for the GM2, GM3, GM8 or GM9 gear motors. or here: http://www.nubotics.com/products/ww01/index.html
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