[sdiy] Rotary encoder

[Louis van Dompselaar]

I think it came up because the hex encoders the original poster saw were 
$80 each.

And to be honest, none of my regular suppliers sell hex encoders.

>>
>> Still, I don't really see why you can't just use a 16-position 
>> hex-coded rotary switch with an end-stop at 12 positions. After all, 
>> this thing that we're spending time trying to invent does actually 
>> already exist!
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