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I am new to encoders and their use. I designed a fixture for testing a device which uses a motor/encoder as a means of applying torque to a shaft. The collet at the output radially deflects a device which I must measure to 1/2 degree. The motor assy was dictated by the electrical engineer on the project and I now come to find that it has backlash and windup that are post encoder. I am looking for an easy way to either change the motor to one that positions accurately or preferably fit a encoder of some sort into the fixture with minimal rework. In an ideal world, I could bolt on a non-contact reader that would sense a piece of graduated tape on a disk attached to the output shaft and forget the motor position sensing. Does anyone have any an idea of an easy way out.
I am new to encoders and their use. I designed a fixture for testing a device which uses a motor/encoder as a means of applying torque to a shaft. The collet at the output radially deflects a device which I must measure to 1/2 degree. The motor assy was dictated by the electrical engineer on the project and I now come to find that it has backlash and windup that are post encoder. I am looking for an easy way to either change the motor to one that positions accurately or preferably fit a encoder of some sort into the fixture with minimal rework. In an ideal world, I could bolt on a non-contact reader that would sense a piece of graduated tape on a disk attached to the output shaft and forget the motor position sensing. Does anyone have any an idea of an easy way out.