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#pragma once

#include <stdint.h>

/**
 * Interface for counting the number of ticks on a digital input channel.
 * Encoders, Gear tooth sensors, and counters should all subclass this so it can
 * be used to build more advanced classes for control and driving.
 *
 * All counters will immediately start counting - Reset() them if you need them
 * to be zeroed before use.
 */
class CounterBase {
 public:
  enum EncodingType { k1X, k2X, k4X };

  virtual ~CounterBase() = default;
  virtual int32_t Get() const = 0;
  virtual void Reset() = 0;
  virtual double GetPeriod() const = 0;
  virtual void SetMaxPeriod(double maxPeriod) = 0;
  virtual bool GetStopped() const = 0;
  virtual bool GetDirection() const = 0;
};