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I've never had much luck permanently fixing either rotary encoders or potentiometers, a cleaning and relube has only ever restored function briefly. When they'
by smiley1437 6y ago
I've never had much luck permanently fixing either rotary encoders or potentiometers, a cleaning and relube has only ever restored function briefly.
When they're worn, they're worn.
On the other hand, I can't remember encountering a worn-out optical rotary encoder - can they even wear out?
- corty 6y agoThey can get dust or lint in them, making skips (if the dust blocks parts of the rotor) or erratic misbehaviour. But unless you fix that in some destructive way there is no real wear.