Understanding the Mechanics of Smart Pulleys

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A smart pulley operates using an encoder system that detects movement through slots and light gates. These components track the direction and distance the pulley has moved, functioning similarly to the internal mechanics of a ball mouse, albeit with lower resolution. Understanding this mechanism is crucial for applications in automation and robotics where precise movement tracking is essential.

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How does a smart pulley work?
 
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dg_5021 said:
How does a smart pulley work?

It's probably attached to some sort of encoder. For example, there are slots in some part of the pulley, and two light gates that can be used to identify the direction and number of slots that the pulley has moved in. They're similar to ballmouse internals, but with much poorer resolution.
 

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