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Function rc_encoder_eqep_read

• Defined in File encoder_eqep.h

Function Documentation

int rc_encoder_eqep_read(int ch)

Reads the current position of an encoder channel.

This is a signed 32-bit integer that wraps around if the position is allowed to read +- 2^31

Parameters

ch – [in] channel 1-3

Returns

The current position (signed 32-bit integer) or -1 and prints an error message is there is a problem.