Scrolling encoder and push switch (like Creative Jukebox [tm

[MG]

I'm looking for a source for the above type of encoder.

Basically it's a serrated wheel (like the volume knob on a miniature
radio) but with detent stops.

In normal use, the wheel will generate a quaderature(?) output but
with additional pressure, the switch function is made.

Any pointers gratefully received.

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[MG]

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 09:24:32 +0000 (UTC), Wing Fong Wong
<wing@tardonttarus.uspamewa.emedu.au> wrote:

MG <fromnews@supply.demon.co.uk> wrote:
I'm looking for a source for the above type of encoder.

Basically it's a serrated wheel (like the volume knob on a miniature
radio) but with detent stops.

In normal use, the wheel will generate a quaderature(?) output but
with additional pressure, the switch function is made.

Any pointers gratefully received.

(Please reply to group, email address is spamtrap)

A mouse with a wheel?

Exactly the same concept but on a smaller scale (and without the
mouse!).

This is the type I'm looking for:

http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/components/pdf/ATC0000CE6.pdf

I remember seeing an open frame version recently advertised in the
editorial section of one on the Connecting Industry magazines (UK) but
I can't find the reference.

 

[Wing Fong Wong]

MG <fromnews@supply.demon.co.uk> wrote:

I'm looking for a source for the above type of encoder.

Basically it's a serrated wheel (like the volume knob on a miniature
radio) but with detent stops.

In normal use, the wheel will generate a quaderature(?) output but
with additional pressure, the switch function is made.

Any pointers gratefully received.

(Please reply to group, email address is spamtrap)
A mouse with a wheel?

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[Dave Platt]

I'm looking for a source for the above type of encoder.

Basically it's a serrated wheel (like the volume knob on a miniature
radio) but with detent stops.

In normal use, the wheel will generate a quaderature(?) output but
with additional pressure, the switch function is made.

Any pointers gratefully received.

Grayhill series 62A optical rotary encoder, 32 positions per
revolution, with mechanical detents, with pushbutton-switch function.
Grayhill #62A11-02-020S (2" cable) or -050S (5" cable). Available
from Digi-Key.

I don't think you'll like the price.

Mechanical encoders (with contacts rather than optoelectronics) are a
good deal less expensive, but I don't know of any which have the
pushbutton function. Cherry might make one, perhaps.


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[Spehro Pefhany]

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:41:46 -0000, the renowned dplatt@radagast.org
(Dave Platt) wrote:

Mechanical encoders (with contacts rather than optoelectronics) are a
good deal less expensive, but I don't know of any which have the
pushbutton function. Cherry might make one, perhaps.

They are available, such as these ones I'm selling,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3824621876&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

But I think the OP wants something more like an old-fashioned
transistor radio volume control. Probably Alps make them.

Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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[MG]

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 18:42:23 GMT, Spehro Pefhany
<speffSNIP@interlogDOTyou.knowwhat> wrote:

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:41:46 -0000, the renowned dplatt@radagast.org
(Dave Platt) wrote:


Mechanical encoders (with contacts rather than optoelectronics) are a
good deal less expensive, but I don't know of any which have the
pushbutton function. Cherry might make one, perhaps.

They are available, such as these ones I'm selling,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3824621876&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

But I think the OP wants something more like an old-fashioned
transistor radio volume control. Probably Alps make them.

Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany

Most of the searches turn up encoders like the ones described by Dave
and yourself. As you rightly said, I need the side wheel version like
the Panasonic types described in my second post.

Thanks for both of your replies anyway.

Regards,
Mike