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Through Bore Encoder

A robotics encoder designed around easier mounting and absolute positioning support.

  • Robotics
  • Electronics
  • Product Design
  • Prototyping
Through Bore Encoder product hero photo

Overview

I had used similar through-bore encoder products as a student, but kept running into the same frictions: inconvenient mounting patterns and lack of absolute positioning support. I set out to make my own version to solve those issues for FTC-style robots.

Prototype and fit testing

The first prototype focused on proving the mechanical form factor and working through the manufacturing details that matter on a real robot.

  • Designed around easier attachment to common robot build systems
  • Tested prototype housing materials including resin and SLS nylon
  • Tuning tolerances and the self-locating tapered closure design
Prototype Through Bore Encoder housing
Prototype housing
Open Through Bore Encoder showing internal assembly
Internal assembly
Through Bore Encoder PCB view
PCB integration

Batch production

After the prototype pass, the product was listed for sale.

  • Prepared the design for small-batch manufacture
Batch of Through Bore Encoder parts in production
Batch production
Exploded view

Final product

The final product packaged the mounting, absolute positioning, electronics, and documentation into a customer-ready encoder.

  • Marketing of the product to teams online
  • Created technical documentation for customer integration
Through Bore Encoder product hero photo
Final product
Through Bore Encoder packaging design
Packaging design for customer-ready units
Through Bore Encoder design drawing
Technical documentation