I also use this type of optical rotary encoder. It is much better and the feel is just perfect.
Between the encoder and the Radiuno I have a extra Arduino to adapt the pulses and divide them to not overrun the Radiuno.
I found a sketch by Jim Smith - G3ZQC and Glenn Percy - VK3PE to perform this task perfectly and only added some stuff for my project.
Try it !
Regards and 73's
PE1MHY
Guido