What is a rotary encoder used for?

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2. #called
3. #device
4. #incremental
5. #output
6. #analog
7. #electro
8. #mechanical
9. #shaft
10. #absolute
11. #converts
12. #motion
13. #rotary
14. #encoder
15. #position
16. #digital
17. #angular
18. #types
19. #there