Can I use the encoder without a motor connecting to it

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Hey smart guys,

I’m doing an underactuated system with Odrive, where I have to measure two angles with two encoders but only actuate one angle with one motor. But I’m not sure if I can get the position of the second encoder which does not have a motor connected to it. Does anyone know whether Odrive can handle this?

Tianyu

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Yes a connected encoder will run full updates even if there is no active motor on that channel.

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Thanks!:grin::grin::grin: