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Position Sensors
This library supports these types of off-the-shelf position sensors:
Sensor Types at a Glance
| Sensor Type | Principle | Interface(s) | Popular Examples | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Counts A, B, index pulses | ABI (direct pins) | OMRON 1000P, AMT103, AS5047U | High resolution |
| Magnetic Sensor | Measures magnetic field | SPI, I2C, Analog, PWM, ABI, UVW | AS5048A, AS5047U, AS5600 | Absolute position |
| Hall Sensor | Detects magnet poles | UVW (3 digital inputs) | 49E Hall Sensor, 105 Hall Sensor | Low cost |
| Generic Sensor | Custom implementation | Your choice | Any custom sensor | Maximum flexibility |
All sensor classes are implemented in a generic way to support as many sensor variants as possible.
Supporting additional sensors
If you are interested to see what does it take to enable your code to run with different type of sensor or with the communication interface that has not been implemented in the Arduino SimpleFOClibrary yet, check out the short example.
Learn how to implement custom sensors Dig deeper into sensor implementation
NEW 📢
We've also created a simplified interface for implementing new sensors in a context of theGenericSensorclass. With it you can add your custom sensor to the SimpleFOClibrary by implementing only one function. Check the new sensor class
SimpleFOC Community
Finally, if you have implemented a new type of sensor to the library or you are searching for help to implement some specific sensor type don’t hesitate to post in community forum
It is always helpful to hear the stories/problems/suggestions of people implementing the code and you might find a lot of answered questions there already!
