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A?rotary encoder, also called a?shaft encoder, is an??device that converts the??position or motion of a shaft or axle to a digital code. ?We can use this information to tune a radio, set volume, etc.

This page deals with the use of the output of an incremental encoder which provides information about the?motion?of the encoder shaft - CW or CCW.

An incremental rotary encoder provides coded outputs (only) when the encoder shaft is rotated. This page deals with use of a mechanical encoder (switch closures) which may need a form of debouncing to provide accurate information. ?They employ two outputs called A & B, which are called quadrature outputs, as they are 90 degrees out of phase, resulting in a sequence of closures referred to as Grey Code.