DFROBOT Gravity TT Motor Encoder Kit, 20 PPR

The DFROBOT Gravity TT Motor Encoder Kit is an essential component for robotics and motion control projects, enabling precise measurement of wheel rotation. This kit provides accurate angular displacement data using a reliable, non-contact optical method, making it the perfect companion for Micro DC Geared Motors.

Featuring a user-friendly 3-pin Gravity interface, the encoder offers true plug-and-play functionality. This design eliminates the need for complex soldering or wiring, allowing for quick and seamless connection to popular development platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi via their respective IO expansion shields. The encoder operates at a stable 5V voltage and delivers a resolution of 20 Pulses Per Revolution (PPR), providing the granular data needed for precise speed and position control.

Kit Contents & Build Quality

Supplied as a complete kit, it contains all necessary hardware for installation. You will receive high-quality grating disks, digital cables, plastic covers for protection, and an assortment of M3 screws, washers, and rubber rings to ensure a secure and stable mounting. The compact and lightweight design, weighing just 20g, integrates easily into space-constrained projects without adding significant mass.

Applications

This versatile encoder kit is ideal for a wide range of applications. It is perfectly suited for embedded system design, advanced electronics projects, and the development of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Its ease of use also makes it an excellent tool for hobbyists and educational purposes, helping students and enthusiasts understand the principles of feedback control and robotics in a hands-on manner. By providing real-time rotational feedback, it is the key to creating robots that can navigate accurately, maintain specific speeds, or perform complex automated manoeuvres.