diff --git a/Rover/config.h b/Rover/config.h
index 7a280e88f3497a..49406f436d1b79 100644
--- a/Rover/config.h
+++ b/Rover/config.h
@@ -66,6 +66,11 @@
 # define MODE_FOLLOW_ENABLED AP_FOLLOW_ENABLED
 #endif
 
+//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// Absolute Encoder Driver - useful for wind vanes
+#ifndef ABSOLUTEENCODER_ENABLED
+  #define ABSOLUTEENCODER_ENABLED ENABLED
+#endif
 
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // Developer Items