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Originally Posted by mbirrell
I must be missing something but why are you using these expensive encoders for on a PIC when there are much cheaper alternatives?
I definatley would not use friction drives or timing pulleys either - they are way too costly and ugly... the most I would spend on an encoder would be $5 tops and that would be an expensive one!
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It is a matter of preference, My design is quick and easy to configure requires very little effort as I don't have a lot of time ( I mean very very little time). Although as light polution is beginning to bug me in my area, I may have more time available in the near future.
Also mine is designed not to alter the structure of the DOB in any way. I am able to remove all parts and the DOB is completely original.
Some people don't mind drilling holes in there equipment. I do! What I do might sound like a lot but I am able to do lots in small bits of time. I love to experiment it was what I was born to do.
Not sure why you think friction drive is expensive. Mine was quite cheap actually, the whole friction setup only cost me about $30.00 plus the encoder. I haven't finished to whole project yet as I keep running out of time. I am patient though.
It is all a matter of preference.
