Abstract: In this paper, a high-precision rotary encoder based on a sinusoidal transmissive pattern (STP) is proposed for detecting shaft rotation. The STP disk can be realized by coating bell-shaped ...

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Shane Limbaugh (He/Him) is a Contributor from the US. While he hasn't been writing about games for very long he has certainly been playing them. His degree in Game Design and Criticism let him better ...

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