"rotary encoder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rotary encoders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} rotary encoder (plural rotary encoders)
  1. An electromechanical device that converts the angular position or motion of a shaft or axle into an analog or digital code. Wikipedia link: rotary encoder Synonyms: shaft encoder
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