designing an encoder sensor using labview

[tman]

please, can someone help me on how to use  LabView to design encoder sensor. thanks alot

[GerdW]

Hi tman,

what do you want to "design"? The color schema of the sensor housing?

Please be more specific with your questions! (And keep in mind this is a forum dedicated to programming using LabVIEW.)

[tman]

an encoder sensor can be used to measure angular position using QNET mechkit trainer and encoder virtual instrument. Am thinking if i can use Labview to program/design an encoder sensor.

[GerdW · Accepted solution]

Hi tman,

an encoder sensor can be used to measure angular position

They can also be used to detect linear movements…

using QNET mechkit trainer

Ah, now we are getting closer!

i can use Labview to program/design an encoder sensor

Surely you can use LabVIEW to create a program which detects/analyses the encoder signals! (You don't design the sensor, but the analysis routine!)

I guess by searching for terms like "counters", "AB encoders" you will find ready-to-use solutions. LabVIEW even comes with exampleVIs and probably even there you will find examples…

(I guess this is homework so I will not provide solutions. Do the work on your own and earn your grade!)

[tman]

in fact, you get me right, i really appreciate that. but kindly link me to where i can get ''counters", "AB encoders" to find the ready-to-use solutions. please. thanks

[GerdW · Accepted solution]

Hi tman,

open the example finder in LabVIEW and look for "counters" in the DAQmx sub-tree…

[tman]

well appreciated

[tman]

even though, i can find the encoder theory on the example finder on the labview, but i thought i will be able to get the video also. (the video of already made encoder). and if you get the video, i will love to have it. am new to labview generally. thanks

[RTSLVU · Accepted solution]

A quadrature encoder? http://www.ni.com/tutorial/7109/en/