From what I understand for replacement they would need to fit in the same physical size and then the number of rotations per quadrature cycle needs to be compatible - but Mark's BCR software lets you set the so called resolution.
What I found, and why I think cleaner is worth a go, is if dirt gets in the optical path then the countering mechanism gets garbled. The Arduino libraries were instructive in testing a couple of encoders.
Typically Bourns make many of the components but they are super costly. Hence I chose to get some Chinese encoders and with Arduino I could use them to build control surfaces for various synths.
My synths live in my garage and they get dusty - even with covers ... Working the switches and encoders once in a while seems to reduce issue.
On 16 Feb 2019 11:14 pm, "man.of.mystery@ntlworld.com [bc2000]" <bc2000@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
I'm under the impression that the Behringer ones are pots, but with no end stops, so they can keep turning.
Clicky rotary encoders operate two or more switches, as you turn them. The controller software has to keep watching the switches change, to work out the position.
I'm sure I've seen a picture of one of the BCR2000 encoders dismantled, and it looked like a carbon track, like the insides of a pot.
The switch cleaner idea seems like the best approach to me - I'm not sure you'd find the right replacement easily.
- Andy