rotary encoder to 2 pulsed outputs

[zmconcepts]

I have a rotary encoder that I would like to drive 2 relays with, so basically when the knob is turned clockwise it will pulse the clockwise relay on and off, and counter clockwise will pulse the counter clockwise relay on and off, and always leaving the outputs low when the knob is not moving, does anyone have input on a circuit that will do this?

 

[Bluejets]

Rotary encoders tend to have quite a few on-off cycles per revolution and if your knob is spun fast enough any standard relay would have trouble keeping up.

Keeping track of direction is quite easily done with say, an Arduino but the above may need a rethink.

Might be best to provide an overall description of what it is intended for.

 

[zmconcepts]

Ok I see, I’m a 12v guy so I’m used to using relays for everything, but I am open to any other solution, this is a basic schematic of what I have, the device is an infrared remote control with volume + and - buttons that I am needing to pulse with an encoder

 

[zmconcepts]

Also if the output is steady in either direction when the knob is moved fast is ok, it would be just like holding the button down continuously which will still work, I also have no knowledge of Arduino or programming so I was hoping for a circuit that I could build to accomplish this, thank you

 

[Harald Kapp]

Using a microcontroller such as an Arduino is probably the simplest solution - maybe not the easiest for beginners. But there are ready made libraries that make programming the Arduino for an encoder easy, see e.g. here.

There are spezialized decoder ICs, e.g. this one or its brother, for rotary encoders. This may be what you are looking for: generate up and down pulses from the rotary encoders signal. The examples in the datasheet use the outputs of this IC to signal to a microcontroller or to a digital potentiometer. You may use the outputs of the IC to drive the input of your infrared receiver directly. The IC can be used in a wide range of operating voltages from 2.0 V to 5.5 V so it is well suited to be used with e.g. 2 × AA batteries.

A flip-flop and a pair of logic gates or 2 flip-flops can do the same job, but additional circuitry may be required to debounce the input signals from the rotary encoder if you use a mechanical encoder.

 

[zmconcepts]

Awesome that’s exactly what I’m looking for, let me see what I can come up with, thank you!