[sdiy] Pots vs Encoders, was Re: [sdiy] dave smith *instruments*

[Antti Huovilainen]

On Tue, 2 Feb 2010, Dave Manley wrote:

> 5. Spinning the knob as quickly as possible ~360 degres results in 
> unpredictable response, either no change, max change, or anything in between.

> I don't see any glitchy behavior.  Not denying that others see it, or I 
> won't see it in a year on this Mopho, just reporting what it currently 
> does.

#5 is glitchy behaviour. Properly scanned encoder should at worst 
count to slightly less than actual position (missing some transitions due 
to bouncing).

Antti

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