Rotary encoders are electromechanical transducers that convert angular displacement into corresponding electrical signals ...

Maxon’s Escon2 speed controllers now come with a built-in method for operating accurately without an encoder The Swiss motion control specialist maxon has developed a speed measurement method for ...

Imagine a chessboard where the pieces move on their own, gliding across the squares with mechanical precision, as if guided by an invisible hand. It might sound like a scene from a futuristic movie, ...

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Extron has introduced its NAV E 111 DTP3, a 1G Pro AVoIP encoder with DTP3 input, receiving video, audio, and control signals from DTP3/DTP matrix switchers or transmitters over twisted pair. The ...

The U.S. is the world’s largest oil producer, but it still needs to import more crude oil than it makes. The majority of those imports come from Canada and Mexico, thanks to a mutually beneficial ...

Touch screen head units are pretty much the norm these days. Many compromise with annoying on-screen volume controls or tiny buttons. If you find yourself with such a unit, you might like to hack in a ...

Motor mounts play a crucial role in properly securing the engine and reducing destabilizing vibrations. But when these essential components wear out, how much does it typically cost to replace bad ...