Use a Budget Optical Encoder as an SDR Tuning Wheel

A new tutorial demonstrates how to build a physical VFO tuning wheel for SDR software using an inexpensive optical encoder. This adds an authentic radio feel and more intuitive frequency tuning when operating on a PC.

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Using an Affordable Optical Encoder as an SDR Tuning Wheel

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