Incremental Optical Encoder Introduction ▶ Check out the full blog post over at https://realpars.com/encoder The pulses of light in the Incremental Optical Encoder are converted to an electrical signal to be sent back to the processor, through the encoder’s output. Watch the video and answer the question. What is the purpose of the disk in an optical encoder? #Encoder #Technology #industrialautomation #PLC #Automation #RealPars #Industry #Engineering #Iot #Robotics #Industry #Engineer | RealPars

"Playing around with the spindle encoder on the Cnc lathe. Original disc with new sensors and a homemade board to convert into a useful signal. Using linuxcnc's built in oscilliscope to check the pulse, looking good! 👌👌" Credit: IG User owens_engineering | Practical Machinist

Working Principles of a DC Servo Motor Check out the full blog post over at https://realpars.com/servo-motor/ The working principles of a DC servo motor are the construction of four major components, a DC motor, a position sensing device, a gear assembly, and a control circuit. The desired speed of the DC motor is based on the voltage applied. In order to control the motor speed, a potentiometer produces a voltage which is applied as one of the inputs to the error amplifier. In some circuits, a