Has anyone tried to create an interface for linear encoders to a display? You can pick up relatively inexpensive linear encoders precise to 1uM off of ebay. I have done quadrature decoding on a microcontroller in the past, it's extremely simple. Then, you could simply convert the count with a basic math routine, then display it on an LCD.
I have programmed similar things in the past in a matter of hours on a PSoC microcontroller. I plan on doing this for my soon to be arriving HF 8X12".
Steve
If anyone is interested, please send me a message and I will publish schematics and code.
Steve
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