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--- mycnc:mycnc_configuration_dialogs [2019/11/01 09:58] – ivan
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 ===Encoders===
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 The Encoders config window allows the user to fine-tune encoder settings. This window is typically not useful for simple tasks (such as using a rotary encoder to control overspeed, etc), as it allows for further finetuning of the encoder values.
 The following settings are available:
-  * Encoder resolution for each particular encoder number.
+  * Encoder Number Lines for each particular encoder - this allows to specify the total number of lines/markings per one full rotation of the encoder wheel (note that this is different from the total pulses per one rotation, which would be specified in Settings > Config > Inputs/Outputs/Sensors > MPG through binary inputs).
   * The current encoder value is displayed on this screen. This is the fastest way to check if the encoder is connected/working - for example, turning an MPG wheel handle should immediately change the current encoder value in this field for the selected encoder.
   * Z-position is displayed
-  * Mul coefficients (multiplication value)
+  * Mul coefficients, as well as /(2^Div) values. These Mul and Div coefficients are used due to the fact that the controller cannot handle floating number data in calculations, therefore it is necessary to first multiply and then divide a number by certain coefficients. They are used to bring the value of the encoder in line with the pulses/unit value specified in the Axes/Motors tab. Larger numbers allow to reduce the error. For example, if the ratio between the Axes/Motors value and the encoder pulse/unit value is 3.5, then the multiplication value (Mul) can be set to 7, while Div can be set to 1 (//2^1 =2, 7/2 = 3.5//).
-  * /(2^Div). These Mul and Div coefficients are used due to the fact that the controller cannot handle floating number data in calculations, therefore it is necessary to first multiply and then divide a number by certain coefficients. They are used to bring the value of the encoder in line with the pulses/unit value specified in the Axes/Motors tab. Larger numbers allow to reduce the error. For example, if the ratio between the Axes/Motors value and the encoder pulse/unit value is 3.5, then the multiplication value (Mul) can be set to 7, while Div can be set to 1 (//2^1 =2, 7/2 = 3.5//).
   * Encoder position
   * Position
   * Attached to motor flag (has been moved to Analog and Pulse-Dir Close Loop settings in the recent software versions).
-More information on encoders is available in the [[mycnc:rotary_encoder_connection_and_setup|Rotary encoder connection and setup]] manual which goes through some connection examples.
+More information on encoders is available in the [[mycnc:rotary_encoder_connection_and_setup|Rotary encoder connection and setup]] manual which goes through some connection examples. Additional information on using the ET10 encoder inputs with an MPG wheel is avaialble in the [[mycnc:mpg_through_binary_inputs|MPG through binary inputs]] manual.
 ===Analogue Closed Loop===