Optical encoders and DINS?

Parts Questions
1

Hi

I would like to use a optical encoder for a jog wheel. has anyone used an optical encoder with DIN’s

here is some info

http://www.usdigital.com/products/s1s2/body_index.shtml?noframes

&

http://www.usdigital.com/products/em1-heds/

Regards

Rowan

2

Did you consider using old  mouse parts for your jog encoder? The advantage is, you can control the turning resistance of the wheel better and you can manipulate the pulse/turn count of the encoder pretty easy.

Greets, Roger

3

Hi,

I keen to use an optical encoder because the feel is MUCH nicer that standard encoder due to no mechnical switch contacts and the resolution is up 400 times better (I kid you not, up to 10 000 ppr).

Besides, I have an optical encoder which I ripped out of a broadcast DAW controller from the Jog wheel, which I want to use as well.

I’ll do some more research

Regards

Rowan