Magnetic rotational encoder

[gbrusseau]

Has anyone tried to interface the AS5040 10 bit magnetic rotational encoder from Austriamicrosystems to the PICAXE. This encoder looks like a very good alternative to optical wheel encoders.

 

[hippy]

Not used it but it looks like it's a simple SPI-style interface which can be fairly easily implemented through bit-banging on any PICAXE. Full datasheet and protocol description here ...

http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/03products/products_detail/AS5040/download/AS5040_datasheet.pdf