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Why are rotary encoders so cool?
Unlike a variable resistor/potentiometer they have infinite travel in any direction and because they produce a digital "Gray code" you can scale their readings to whatever range you like.
The dual direction makes them useful for increasing or decreasing a value within a variable or navigating menus.
Finally, many of these rotary encoders come with a centre push button, which can be used to select menu items, reset a counter or do anything you can think of that might suit a momentary push button.
Specifications:
Rotary Shaft Length: Approx. 12mm
Shaft Overall Length: Approx. 20mm
Shaft Diameter: Approx. 6mm
Dimension (LxW): Approx. 15x12mm
Rated voltage: DC 5V
Max. rated current (Impedance load): Each phase conductor: 0.5mA, Min. 0.5mA
General conductor: 1mA (MAX. 10mA, MIN. 0.5mA)
Position: 20
Pulse: 20
360-degree rotation
Rotational life: Min. 50000 cycles
Switch life: Min. 20000 cycles
Package Included:
5 x 360 Degree Rotary Encoder Code Switch Digital Potentiometer with Switch
5 x Knob Cap
sonnyb
2025-08-23 16:39:18
Work great on the project I was working.
Brian Neltner
2025-08-21 18:49:57
I was unsure at first, because a multimeter shows an open circuit from GND to A and GND to B.However, it is definitely doing four pulses per stop, with each stop open circuit, presumably to make it so a pull up resistor won't be wasting power.I was able to use the Encoder library for the Teensy (pjrc) and it had a lot of noise (scores of pulses) but overall it still went a predictable four steps per stop.I wouldn't recommend them highly, but at least my batch was tolerable.
DLF
2025-08-16 17:05:53
I tested all five of the encoders and all were working fine. Not very high resolution, with only 20 pulses per revolution, but perfect for simple OLED menu control. I've successfully used them in multiple such projects.I prefer this style (threaded shaft with nut) as they're easy to mount in a box compared to the ones on a PC mount module.Great value at two bucks each, with knobs included.
SB
2025-07-04 17:04:07
This rotary encoder works reliably and has a strong click feel as it moves through each position. The legs are quite malleable though and I was not able to pin them into a breadboard without them popping right out at the lightest touch. Once actually in a soldered circuit though they have worked very reliably for me
MG
2025-06-21 15:13:16
they do not function very well at all, outside of the click. the rotary action is quite poor. it will frequently register going in either direction no matter which direction you turn it. the only way to get an expected result is to start to turn the knob, without allowing it to click past its position. but if you go to far it will read the opposite direction. also, if you do this it thinks the dial is being forever turned.i tested 4 of 5 pieces and just dont have the patience to wire up the 5th. i know what will happen. this is a very low quality product as mentioned by other reviews.. i just didnt read them before it was too late.save yourself some money, dont buy them or get a different piece of equipment from someone else.
gamereviews
2025-06-15 13:21:48
Very good pots, love the added button. Great for menus like on 3d printers. seems very well constructed and worth giving it a go.
Rachel M
2025-05-20 13:33:35
Used these for an Arduino project. They are very smooth with noticeable detents and the button has a nice click. 1 star removed because one encoder sometimes would register rotations in the opposite direction when spinning fast.
Eduardo Miranda H
2025-03-31 13:07:15
Perfect
CB
2025-03-01 12:34:26
TYhey work just fine.
Samuel Payeur
2025-01-19 16:02:13
Aren't working as they should, they register the wrong direction at least half of the time. exemple as i turn left it goes left-right-right-left-right. tested 2 of the five, canno't return them cause i needed to solder wires to it, stay away!
BouL
2024-11-14 14:54:29
Bouton poussoir fonctionne tres bien. mais le pot séquenciel calcul parfois un + et un - et d'autre fois rien dutout. Essayé sur 2 Pots différent et meme probleme. Retourné
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