Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: mouse encoder?

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From: <daque@...>
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> Speaking of making encoders anyone else notice the new sensor from
> omron for encoders?
> http://oeiweb.omron.com/oei/PDF/D21EESX11070301.pdf
> cheap at Digikey or628ct-nd $1.28. I am thinking of trying to make a
wheel.
> What would be the slot width? 0.03? a bit more?
>
The aperture of the 1107 is .15mm or .006 inch. Endmills that size cost as
much as a USD encoder. These are nice read heads but you would need steady
hands to work with something that small.

Doug