Lamprey2 Absolute Encoder

The lamprey2 encoder is a great upgrade to the original AM-4180 Lamprey. It resolves the 'must cut wire when using with Talon' issue by using solder jumpers (unconnected by default). With Lamprey1, there was an issue that occurred occasionally where it would lose calibration at powerup due to a floating TTL, which has also been solved. We ran the entire 2022-23 season with these and had no issues. The form factor is excellent for our swerve system. Get extra magnets because they are fragile. Protect them from robot barf or bad things happen to your sensors. I will continue using these for many years. Also, reaching AJ on CD is easy if there are issues. There is a 4in variant coming soon (already produced).

We have used AM swerves for 4 years with MA3 absolute encoders. These are analog output devices. (essentially a brushless potentiometer) When you plug a lamprey directly into a Talon SRX you MUST cut wire 5 and 7 as noted above (follow the link) otherwise the calibration will randomly reset. Line 1 has a red stripe, you only need line 2, 3 and 10 if you are using these as analog output sensors. I'm a little disappointed this hasn't been fixed by now since it was identified in 2020. Oh yeah, pandemic years...

We are using this for what most probably are, measuring rotation on a swerve module. The magnets are a little more brittle that expected, we broke one in half on a light press fit and had to order another to replace it. Glad we are close enough for 1-2 day shipping.
Thanks!