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This Illuminated Rotary Encoder provides endless rotation, a built-in pushbutton, and an integrated RGB LED, giving you a versatile input for custom menus and applications. This is the exact rotary encoder we use on our Qwiic Twist and recommend for the LilyPad MP3!
Navigating through hardware menus is incredibly intuitive with a rotary encoder. Unlike standard potentiometers that hit a hard physical stop, this component spins endlessly in either direction and provides a tactile "click" over 24 steps per full rotation. It outputs a gray code signal that allows your microcontroller to track how far and in which direction the shaft has traveled.
Colorful and Interactive
What makes this specific encoder stand out is the integrated lighting and tactile feedback. It features a built-in common anode RGB LED, letting you mix custom colors inside the shaft to indicate different modes or alerts. Pushing down on the shaft triggers a momentary switch, making it perfect for selecting options without needing a separate button.
Since this rotary encoder uses a 6mm shaft, it works great with our Clear Plastic Knob or any other knob that can fit over a 6mm pole. Keep in mind that if you use an opaque or translucent knob, you may lose some (or all) of the RGB LED's color quality.
