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# 8421 Encoder - Horizontal

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/8421-encoder-horizontal

## Pricing

- **Price:** $7.18
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 159 units
- **SKU:** DF-DFR0722

## Description

The 8421 Encoder (Horizontal) is an absolute position encoder with 16 positions (0–F) using BCD/8421 encoding. Unlike incremental encoders or potentiometers, the mechanical position directly determines the output code — no memory, reference point, or continuous counting is required. Simply read the position whenever you need it. This makes the encoder highly reliable with strong interference resistance, and it retains position without power. The horizontal-mount form factor is suited for panel or PCB mounting where the shaft axis runs parallel to the board. Key Features Absolute Position Encoding – 16 positions (0–F) with 8421 BCD output No Memory Required – Position is always readable without reference homing Horizontal Mount – Shaft axis parallel to the mounting surface 10,000 Step Service Life – Durable for industrial applications Specifications Encoding: 8421 BCD, 16 positions (0–F) Operating Current: 150 mA Max Voltage: 42V Service Life: 10,000 steps Operating Temperature: −40°C to +85°C Dimensions: 14 × 19 mm Mounting Aperture: 2.0 mm Mounting Hole Pitch: 15 mm Also Available 8421 Encoder – Vertical Package Contents 1× 8421 Encoder (Horizontal) Resources DFRobot Wiki – 8421 Encoder Horizontal

**Product Type:** physical

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For the catalogue index and every other machine-readable endpoint we publish, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt).

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## Contact Us

**Little Bird Electronics Pty Ltd**
ABN: 15 634 521 449

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- **Purchase Orders:** Email to team@littlebird.com.au (Net 30 for approved accounts)

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