README.md

rotary-encoder-embedded

A rotary encoder library for embedded rust applications

features

• no-std support
• Suitable for gray-code incremental encoders
• Implemented with embedded-hal (https://docs.rs/embedded-hal/0.2.7/embedded_hal)

fn main() -> ! {
    // Configure DT and CLK pins, typically pullup input
    let rotary_dt = gpio_pin_1.into_pull_up_input()
    let rotary_clk = gpio_pin_2.into_pull_up_input();

    // Initialize the rotary encoder
    let mut rotary_encoder = RotaryEncoder::new(
        rotary_dt,
        rotary_clk,
    ).into_standard_mode();
    
    // Now you can update the state of the rotary encoder and get a direction value. Call this from an update routine, timer task or interrupt
    let _dir = rotary_encoder.update();

    // Alternatively if you want to access the encoder without embedded-hal pin traits and use boolean states, you can use the mode directly:
    let mut raw_encoder = StandardMode::new();
    let _dir = raw_encoder.update(true, false);

    // ...timer initialize at 900Hz to poll the rotary encoder
    loop {}
}

fn timer_interrupt_handler() {
    // ... get rotary encoder 
    let rotary_encoder = ...

    // Update the encoder, which will compute and return its direction
    match rotary_encoder.update() {
        Direction::Clockwise => {
            // Increment some value
        }
        Direction::Anticlockwise => {
            // Decrement some value
        }
        Direction::None => {
            // Do nothing
        }
    }
}

A note about GPIO or Timer interrupt usage

I've experimented a lot with different combinations in order to make Rotary Encoders behave predictably because generally speaking they are fickle at best. From my experimentation I've learnt that using GPIO pin based interrupts generally isn't a good idea because they are more prone to noise and increase the risk of misfires and jumps. Timers on the other hand provide a low pass filtering quality because they don't pick up higher frequency switching that GPIO interrupts do. I have found that using a Timer between 850-1000Hz seems to work best.