Questions tagged [shaft-position]
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Inexpensive approach to finding a shaft position with an absolute encoder
I need an absolute rotary encoder to monitor the position of a 2 inch shaft.
I have access to the end of the shaft
Hunting for a starting position may be very difficult, as the machine is very heavy and can't be moved by hand - this may mean I need…

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Recommeneded method to monitor rotary position and speed of machinery shaft
I am building a piece of industrial machinery that will operate between 10-200 RPM. I would like to know the rotational position and speed of the shaft (2in diameter steel crankshaft). I am currently considering building a small attachment for my…

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