manufactured in-house
Encoders, over-engineered.
Absolute encoders we manufacture ourselves — robust, repeatable, and priced under REV and ThriftyBot. Final specifications are still being locked; the comparison below is all placeholder.
head to head
Higher resolution. Tougher housing. Less money.
The same absolute encoder your steering needs — manufactured in-house, sealed against a full season of impacts, and priced under the usual suspects.
Lumen encoder
Best value$19in-house manufactured
- Resolution
- 14-bit (16,384 cpr)
- Output
- Absolute, on-axis magnetic
- Housing
- Machined aluminum
- Durability
- Sealed — full-season warranty
ThriftyBot
$28for comparison
- Resolution
- 12-bit (4,096 cpr)
- Output
- Absolute magnetic
- Housing
- 3D-printed + exposed PCB
- Durability
- No sealing
REV
$40for comparison
- Resolution
- 12-bit (4,096 cpr)
- Output
- Absolute, through-bore
- Housing
- Molded polycarbonate
- Durability
- No sealing
Illustrative pre-launch specs — final figures confirmed at pre-order. Competitor values shown for comparison only.