STGC

STGC is an easy-to-use piece of software designed to help users generate single-track gray codes in only a few simple steps.
The tool is aimed at those people who are interested in making their own absolute encoder. Unlike simple Gray Code, which needs different tracks for each bit, STGC (Single Track Gray Code) allows users to use only one track for multiple bits.

Generate Gray Code fast

The software makes it easy for users to generate gray code from a source file and can also export drawings to a variety of formats, including SVG, Gerber / Excellon, or C++ code.
The application features an easy-to-use, command line-based interface, allowing users to generate code with the use of a few keyboard strokes. The various functions included in the program are easily accessible from the File, STGC, and Export menus.

Test the generated STGC

Users can generate the single track gray code by Quality and Cog Number. The code-generating process is a two-step operation, allowing users to choose the number of heads and quality.
With the help of this tool, users can test the generated STGC. Selecting this option provides them with info on the quality and the number or cogs and heads in their code.

Customize drawings

The software provides users with the possibility to customize the drawings of encoding disk fast. Users can modify the geometry by changing the external diameter, diameter of the center hole, distance between holes, and the mount hole diameter.
From the Export menu, users can save their code in the form of a TXT file, but they can also export it to SVG, to view the drawing. Moreover, the program can be used to export to Gerber/Excellon and to create assembler and C++ code.

A fast program

All in all, STGC is an easy-to-use, snappy application for creating single-track gray code. Although it can be operated only with a keyboard, the utility allows users to generate code by quality or cog number and also includes support for exporting the code to various formats.