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diff --git a/Documentation/input/rotary-encoder.txt b/Documentation/input/rotary-encoder.txt index bddbee188624..46a74f0c551a 100644 --- a/Documentation/input/rotary-encoder.txt +++ b/Documentation/input/rotary-encoder.txt @@ -9,8 +9,9 @@ peripherals with two wires. The outputs are phase-shifted by 90 degrees and by triggering on falling and rising edges, the turn direction can be determined. -Some encoders have both outputs low in stable states, whereas others also have -a stable state with both outputs high (half-period mode). +Some encoders have both outputs low in stable states, others also have +a stable state with both outputs high (half-period mode) and some have +a stable state in all steps (quarter-period mode). The phase diagram of these two outputs look like this: @@ -32,6 +33,9 @@ The phase diagram of these two outputs look like this: |<-->| one step (half-period mode) + |<>| + one step (quarter-period mode) + For more information, please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_encoder |