From 1f3ee31cc67aef15c6c8c42e5711e2a8e3698cce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Peter Hinch Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:51:53 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update encoders docs and samples. --- encoders/ENCODERS.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/encoders/ENCODERS.md b/encoders/ENCODERS.md index 4c944b1..3f0c79e 100644 --- a/encoders/ENCODERS.md +++ b/encoders/ENCODERS.md @@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ All produce quadrature signals looking like this: ![Image](./quadrature.jpg) consequently the same code may be used regardless of encoder type. -They have two primary applications: control knobs for user input and shaft -position and speed measurements on machines. For user input a mechanical -device, being inexpensive, usually suffices. See -[this Adafruit product](https://www.adafruit.com/product/377). +They have two primary applications: + 1. Shaft position and speed measurements on machines. + 2. Control knobs for user input. For user input a mechanical device, being + inexpensive, usually suffices. See [this Adafruit product](https://www.adafruit.com/product/377). In applications such as NC machines longevity and reliability are paramount: this normally rules out mechanical devices. Rotational speed is also likely to