HiLetgo KY-040 Rotary Encoder Module (5-Pack)

by HiLetgo

★ Best for: Manual jog control & feedback

The classic KY-040 encoder — read rotation and a push-button, perfect for a manual jog control.

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Why we recommend it

The KY-040 is the go-to incremental encoder for Arduino projects. On an arm it has two uses: as a manual jog dial to drive a joint by hand while you test, and as a cheap way to start learning quadrature position sensing. The integrated push-button is handy for cycling modes or homing. Five modules give you one per joint for a multi-knob control panel, or spares. Works with Arduino, ESP32 and Raspberry Pi.

At a glance

Type	Incremental rotary encoder (KY-040)
Quantity	5 modules
Output	Quadrature + push button
Works with	Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi

HiLetgo KY-040 Rotary Encoder Module (5-Pack)

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