Grove - Mouse Encoder
Introduction
Grove - Mouse Encoder is a type of mechanical incremental rotary encoder with
feedback data of rotary direction and rotary speed
[1]
. It features standard Grove
interface that will save your lots of work in wiring and programming. Also, it is well
adapted to heavy duty and a harsh environment. This product can be applied in toys,
robots, and consumer input devices.
Note
The rotating speed is designed to be less 1000 rad/min(radian per minute).
Features
• Versatile for different environment.
• Well adapted for heavy duty and harsh environment.
• With detents and a nice feel.
• Standard Grove interface for easier programming and wiring.
• Accurate and reliable.
Tip
More details about Grove modules please refer to Grove System
Applications
Item
Min.
Typical
Max.
Operating voltage(V)
3.3
5.5
Operating current(mA)
10
13
Duty(constant speed)
50%
Phase difference(constant speed)
π/4
Pulse per circle
12
It is versatile for different applications in harsh environment such as toys, robotics
and consumer input devices.
Specifications
Notes
1. There is no knob included in product list. Because we think it will make this encoder more
versatile for different environments.
2. You can find dimensions file in PDF format, and you can customize a knob according to
the dimensions.
Tip
You can just use a suitable hexagonal screwdriver bit if you only are building a prototype for
your project.
Hardware Overview
Grove interface
Parts name
Quantity
Grove - Mouse Encoder(no knob included)
1 PC
Grove - Universal Cable
1 PC
Connect main control board such as Seeeduino board with driver board.
Hexagonal opening
An opening you pass a knob through.
Parts list
Get started
This section will show you how to build an IDE environment for building applications
with Grove - Mouse Encoder.
Refer to Seeeduino V4.2(It is exchangeable with Arduino board) for how to build a
complete an IDE for your applications, or read Arduino guide if you use Arduino
original board.
Notes
1. Duty circle will be bigger if the speed of rotating is slow.
2. The pulse width (PW) will not be the same if rotating speed is not constant.
3. The rotating speed is supposed to be low than 1000 rad/min or it will lead to narrow
output PW or cause damage to this encoder.
4. The output voltage will be uncertain (high or low voltage) for no rotating circumstance
since the position of pulse inside this encoder is not certain.
Basic demo
This demo shows how to detect position and detect direction.
Material required
• Seeeduino V4.2
• Base shield V2.0
• USB cable (type A to micro type B)
Connections
Connect materials as shown below:
Code
/* Read Quadrature Encoder
* Connect Encoder to Pins encoder0PinA, encoder0PinB, and +5V.
*
* Sketch by max wolf / www.meso.net
* v. 0.1 - very basic functions - mw 20061220
*
*/
int val;
int encoder0PinA = 3;
int encoder0PinB = 4;
int encoder0Pos = 0;
int encoder0PinALast = LOW;
int n = LOW;
void setup() {
pinMode (encoder0PinA,INPUT);
pinMode (encoder0PinB,INPUT);
Serial.begin (115200);
}
void loop() {
n = digitalRead(encoder0PinA);
if ((encoder0PinALast == LOW) && (n == HIGH)) {
if (digitalRead(encoder0PinB) == LOW) {
encoder0Pos--;
} else {
encoder0Pos++;
}
Serial.println(encoder0Pos);
Serial.println ("/");
}
encoder0PinALast = n;
}
1. Copy the code and flash it into the controller board.
2. Open monitor window.
3. Turn the screwdriver bit to left or left to see what will happen.
The output:
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