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EVLSERVO1 High Resolution Encoder

Isaac1
Associate II

Hello,

I am using the EVLSERVO1 board with a differential quadrature encoder (A and B phases). The encoder has a resolution of 4096 pulses per revolution, and I am observing issues when the motor speed exceeds a few hundred RPM.

Specifically, the system becomes unstable above ~500 RPM. The motor fails to spin reliably, and the encoder appears to stop providing meaningful feedback(past 500 rpm, the encoder value stays the same about). However, when I probe the differential signal (A+ minus A−), the waveform looks clean on the scope.

Is this behavior expected due to the encoder being considered "high resolution"? Would performing the rework suggested for high-resolution encoders (replacing R81 and R82 with 330 Ω...) help resolve this issue?

I am unsure where the resolution or frequency cutoff is that necessitates this rework, and would appreciate any guidance.

Thank you!

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AScha.3
Super User

Hi,

so with your high resolution set the r81/82 to 330 , then check again.

(So less load on the encoder data lines, bigger signal, better for high resol. frequencies ;)

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