Re: [ATM] Flex Rocker Question

[Andy Saulietis <iss@pvtnetworks.net>]

Re DIY encoders:


>Matt, thanks for giving all that great information. Yes, it appears that 
>this strip will cost quite a bit. What would you suggest we do? Can we 
>make strips using movie film or something?

How about a CD or DVD disk programmed with alternate blanks and burn pits,
and use a cheapo CD/DVD reader to count the pits? Maybe get micron sized
encoder bits at a 2.2" radius, or ~3.7 arc sec / bit at 1 micron.


Andy Saulietis
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