The learner will identify the rotary encoder's components and be introduced to some of its applications.
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Each of the slots shown in the picture represents a unique linear position on the wheel.
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Each of the slots represents a unique angular position on the wheel.
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Each of the slots shown in the picture represents a unique linear position on the wheel.
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Each of the slots represents a unique angular position on the wheel.
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What type of encoder is shown in the picture?
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What type of encoder is shown in the picture?
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Optical Absolute Rotary Encoder
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What type of encoder is shown in the picture?
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Optical Absolute Rotary Encoder
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Rotary encoders are only found in robotics.
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Rotary encoders are used in a variety of devices that are used every day.
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Rotary encoders are only found in robotics.
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Rotary encoders are used in a variety of devices that are used every day.
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Which component is the arrow indicating?
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Photosensor
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The encoder converts rotational motion into electrical signals when the motor turns.
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True
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The encoder converts rotational motion into electrical signals when the motor turns.
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True
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The rotary encoder is often used in the field of robotics for motion control.
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True
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The rotary encoder is often used in the field of robotics for motion control.
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True
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Which of the following is part of an optical absolute rotary encoder?
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Which of the following is part of an optical absolute rotary encoder?
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All of the above
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Which of the following is part of an optical absolute rotary encoder?
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All of the above
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Which component is the arrow indicating?
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LED Transmitter
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The optical absolute rotary encoder is considered optical because it uses a light source.
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The optical absolute rotary encoder is considered optical because it uses a light source.
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True
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The optical absolute rotary encoder is considered optical because it uses a light source.
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True
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Rotary encoders are attached to the motor shaft within the robot.
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True
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Rotary encoders are attached to the motor shaft within the robot.
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True
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