Machine Design

Linear Encoder Showdown: Wired vs. Wireless Read Heads

Linear guideways with built-in encoders are transforming precision motion systems by combining guidance and feedback in one ...
CNX Software

Open-source hardware DAB+ receiver combines ESP32 SoC with Skyworks SI4684 digital radio chip

When I wrote about a DIY ESP32-S3 internet radio last week, "raspbeguy" commented he'd rather choose an ESP32-based DIY DAB+ ...
IEEE

A SPAD-Based Optical Encoder

Abstract: This paper reports on a proof-of-concept SPAD-based (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) optical encoder. The work aims at demonstrating the advantages of SPADs over photodiodes, which are ...
IEEE

Design of an MR-Safe Optical Encoder for Linear Position Tracking in Neurosurgical Robots

Abstract: Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided robotic systems are promising tools for high-precision neurosurgical interventions, leveraging real-time imaging and enhanced soft tissue contrast. Recently, a ...