WCP ThroughBore Encoder Powered by CANcoder®- Compact Rotary Sensor

Introducing the latest innovation from WestCoast Products & CTR Electronics! Building on the strength of our renowned CANcoder®, the ThroughBore Encoder Powered by CANcoder® offers the same advantages in a small, easy-to-mount package.

This rotary sensor measures relative or absolute position of a shaft installed through the rotation portion of the device. Designed to make integration into standard FRC ecosystems easy, there are countless ways to utilize this sensor.

Key Features

• Direct 1/2" Hex Shaft Pass-Through: Features a 1/2" Hex Bore (with a 3/8" hex counterbore on mounting holes) that mounts directly onto hex shafting anywhere along its length.
• Off-Axis Magnetic Encoding: Utilizes advanced off-axis sensing technology to deliver zero backlash between the rotating shaft and the internal sensor element.
• Latching Single-Port Connector: Equipped with a 6-pin latching Molex SL female port that supports both CAN bus input/output lines and DC power connections in a single housing for easy daisy-chaining.
• Status LED Light Pipe: Includes an integrated light pipe visual indicator for real-time encoder diagnostics, power verification, and CAN bus status monitoring.
• CTRE Phoenix Software Integration: Fully compatible with the CTR Electronics Phoenix 6 API and Phoenix Pro software tools for straightforward configuration, calibration, and telemetry tracking.

Product Benefits

• Versatile On-Shaft Placement: Mounts anywhere along a 1/2" hex shaft rather than requiring shaft-end placement, giving mechanisms maximum mechanical design flexibility.
• Compact, Shadow-Fitting Footprint: Small form factor fits cleanly into tight spaces and aligns within the shadow of standard FRC mechanical plates and gearing.
• Zero-Backlash Sensing: Direct off-axis encoding tracks the rotating element without gear lash or mechanical slop, improving arm, turret, and intake control loops.
• Simplified Harness & Daisy-Chaining: Consolidates power and dual CAN lines into a single 6-pin latching connector, eliminating redundant wiring harnesses across robot mechanisms.

Technical Specifications

• Target Shaft Interface: 1/2" Hex Bore (with 3/8" hex counterbore on mounting holes)
• Contact Material: Tin
• Sensing Technology: Off-axis magnetic encoding
• Measurement Modes: Absolute and relative position sensing
• Connector Type: 6-pin latching Molex SL female port (CAN in/out and power)
• Status Diagnostics: Integrated LED light pipe indicator
• Bus & Software Compatibility: CAN bus, CTR Electronics Phoenix 6 / Phoenix Pro software

Kit Contents

• (1) WCP ThroughBore by CANcoder® (1/2" Hex bore)
• (1) 6-Pin Molex SL to CAN and Power Cable

Experience the Future of Encoder Technology:
The WCP ThroughBore Powered by CANcoder® (1/2" Hex) is a must-have for robotics teams seeking the highest level of performance and reliability. With advanced features and direct shaft measurement, the TBE is the ideal solution for demanding applications in competitive (FRC) robotics and other industrial or mechanical uses.

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