[sdiy] OT: Akai MPC4000 encoder

Tom Arnold xyzzy at sysabend.org
Wed Feb 13 18:45:34 CET 2008


On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 02:33:31PM +0100, Daniel Araya wrote:
> I have a MPC4000 with a non working encoder, anyone here have any experience with them?
> The encoder isn't the usual ALPS-type and googling it gives no clues. It is marked "B25C 2 8 N" "6 COPAL 1"
> The actual encoder has 6 pins but only four are connected to the cabel that runs to the main pcb.
> I measure 5V and GND on two lines but the other two lies at a constandt 5V regardelss of how I turn the shaft, I guess they should be two out of phase squarewaves?
> 

http://www.copal-electronics.com/e/index_e.html  ?  

Been a while since I've dealt with Copal.  They only list a few encoders on
their page but maybe its a start. 

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