For an upcoming project i was searching an easy/fancy/smart solutions to attach industrial rotation encoders (relative & absolute/incremental/optical e.g.Kübler 5.2400) as simple as possible to osx (linux/pc) & process them in max/msp/processing.

Procedural steps going through arduino, we're nice but not the best solution for us.

So what to do?

Design your own PCB with the super fine visual Fritzing Editor and let it produce :), based on André Bernhardt's prototype.

The Facts:

• Small & Handy Standalone PCB for up to 3 industrial absolute encoders (5-24V) like 5.2400.xxx
• USB-B Plug (Encoders get powered through this, no second external device needed!)
• DIN-5 Plugs
• MAX/MSP PlugIn Available in Beta 0.2 !
• Native OSX-Library, so you can use it in processing/flash/flex/openframeworks or whatever you like to develop in (Libraries for PC/LINUX available on request)
• You can buy it soldered or as a set soon! In URGENT cases write us! or call +491727348084