Adding Friction to Shaft in Rotation (for encoder)

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Hello, I am doing a project in which I have an encoder (ky-040), I would like that when a signal arrives to the arduino it makes resistance to the rotation of the encoder shaft.

I don't know what hardware to use to make it more difficult to rotate the shaft, I would like to feel that it is more difficult to turn the axle. (I'd like it to be somewhat noticeable but still be able to rotate without any problem).
I would like to know if someone can give me an idea or a design to do it. I can't think how I could do it, with a motor...?

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Try using an iron disc fitted on the axle and an electromagnet affecting the disc.

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You can't just purchase such a device. Are you capable of creating such a device, both mechanically and electrically?
Paul

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I thought to use a piston (or motor) that push a break pad (a small one) against the axle. Can that be a solution ?

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Maybe with a servo?

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Yes, i mean a servo with a break pad. I will need to try

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