Rotary encoders are pieces of technology, the crappy one. Rotational life: 30000 minimum. Hi resistance, low current, 60RPM, for brand name product.

In devices which use rotary knobs, the AS5601 and its paired magnet may replace a rotary encoder without any change to the host microcontroller or its application software.

Control surfaces (input devices with sliders, encoders, buttons, etc) are often used in audio and video editing, where they provide an easy way to control editing software. Unfortunately even ...