Optical encoders 01

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Optical encoders 01

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Description
Linear Optical Encoder Components
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Overview

For those who enjoy scavenging, many components useful for constructing 3D printers can be found in inkjet printers. This often includes optical encoders.

Finding printers with linear optical encoders in them

Removing strips and sensors

Linear strips vs. circular strips

How to use sensors

It can be difficult to find data sheets on the sensors, but it is possible to use a voltmeter in 'diode' mode to figure out which pins do what.