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encoders VS crank angle sensors
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Mon, 01 September 2003 04:59
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I was having a think yesterday, would it be at all possible to retrofit an encoder to an engine in place of a crank angle sensor??
An encoder would be a shitload more accurate compared to a crank angle sensor. Your computer would know exactly where the crank was down to fractions of a degree if you wanted. surely thats a good thing??
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Gold Coast
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January 2003
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Re: encoders VS crank angle sensors
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Mon, 01 September 2003 10:00
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encoder? please explain 
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Location:
Perth
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June 2002
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Re: encoders VS crank angle sensors
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Mon, 01 September 2003 23:33
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An encoder is a device which is driven. It outputs 1, 10, 100, even 360 or 720 pulses per revolution. An encoder that outputs 2880 pulses per revolution means it would be accurate to 1/8th of a degree.
The only problem is making the ECU understand this signal.
Thought someone here might be able to tell me if it is at all possible.......
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