Change encoder direction

[KeenVox]

Hi,

is there a way to change the turning direction of the encoder in software? My encoder seems to decrease when I turn in clockwise instead of increase.

Thx in advance!

[AidanHockey5]

Hello @KeenVox

Ah, no good. I wonder if you have a bad encoder.
Quick question: Does the encoder always operate in reverse?
As in, counter-clockwise increments and clockwise decrements 100% of the time?
Or is it "most of the time clockwise increments, but sometimes it decrements?"

If it's the former, I should be able to come up with a software patch for your unit.
if it's the latter, I'll follow up and we'll see if we can get this repaired!

-Aidan

[KeenVox]

Hi Aidan,

thank you for your replay. The encoder always operates in reverse. It works totally fine just the wrong way :-D

A software patch would be great. It's a bit irretating in the moment.

Thx again!

Keen

[AidanHockey5]

Hey there!

So I've worked on a new feature that allows users to invert their encoder direction by holding down their encoder button for one second. You can read more about it in the firmware patch notes here.

To update your firmware, you'll need an Arduino and just a couple cheap components. I've created a flashing guide in the instruction manual on page 11

You can also find a video guide here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDNO9py8enI

I know that updating the firmware is a little bit involved, but once it's done, you should be able to invert your encoder and have your unit behave in a more intuitive manner.

I apologize for the inconvenience, but I hope this helps out! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions at all or need assistance flashing the firmware.

[KeenVox]

Hey, thats great! Thank you!