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Question Steering wheel 1:1 connection to encoder or gear reduction?

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by WatchDoge, Feb 20, 2021.

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  1. WatchDoge

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    What are the benefits of using a one-to-one (straight up connecting wheel shaft to encoder shaft)
    or using a belt driven reduction?
    WatchDoge, Feb 20, 2021
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    Are you using a direct drive motor ?

    There will be no backlash or slippage if you use the encoder direct
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    What about the encoder resolution change with gearing. If I'm using 1000ppr encoder and using 1:4 gearing will it affect the encoder output.
    WatchDoge, Feb 21, 2021
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    I assume you are not using a direct drive motor

    My suggestion is to put the encoder on the wheel

    But you could out it on the motor, is the connection a belt or a gear ?

    If the connection is a belt you may get slip
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    Gadget999, Feb 21, 2021
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