Fermion: 8421 Encoder-Vertical (Breakout)

Name: Fermion: 8421 Encoder-Vertical (Breakout)
Brand: DFRobot
SKU: DFR0721

Fermion: 8421 Encoder-Vertical (Breakout) — DFRobot — DFR0721

Vertical-orientation absolute position encoder with 16-position 8421 BCD code output, offering improved noise immunity for industrial control without requiring power-off memory.

Start wiring

I2C · Analog · 3.3 – 5 V · Bare

Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.

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