A computer mouse without a scroll wheel is ridiculous.
It's like having a TV without a remote control.
Yes, you might be able to make it work, but is it really worth the effort?
Well, in this episode, we're going to explore the scroll wheel in detail.
First, we'll examine two different technologies used to measure the direction and speed of rotation.
And after that, we'll see what causes some to have a stepped or clicking motion versus spinning smoothly.
So, let's jump right in.
This video is sponsored by PCBWay.
More on them later.
Scroll wheels commonly use either optical rotary encoders or magnetic rotary position sensors
