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Clarify that the sense magnet should not be after a reducer
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docs/guides/mechanical-setup.md

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If using the default onboard encoder, the following steps must be taken:
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1. A diametrically magnetized sense magnet should be attached to the rotor. The fastening must be rigid, allowing no slip. Adhesive is generally required, cyanoacrylate or epoxy can be used.
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1. A diametrically magnetized sense magnet should be attached to the rotor (*NOT* the output of any reducer or linkage). The fastening must be rigid, allowing no slip. Adhesive is generally required, cyanoacrylate or epoxy can be used.
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2. The moteus controller must be mounted so that the encoder is (a) centered laterally on the sense magnet and (b) has an air-gap of approximately 2mm. This mount must be rigid and allow no slip.
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!!! note "moteus-r4 mounting"

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