Encoder code and counts ????? as units????

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Can someone explain to me what unit is a count?

The following code is in the sample code in the file Smart Motors and Encoders: task main()
{
//Reset the current position in the motor encoder to zero.
resetMotorEncoder(leftMotor);
resetMotorEncoder(rightMotor);
//Set motor to run 5000 counts at power level 75.
moveMotorTarget(leftMotor, 5000, 75);
moveMotorTarget(rightMotor, 5000, 75);
//Blocking command prevents program from continuing until movement is complete.
waitUntilMotorStop(leftMotor);
waitUntilMotorStop(rightMotor);

We’ve coded in rotations and in degrees last year. What are counts???
Thanking ye in anticipation. Máire

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Check out the documentation for getMotorEncoderUnits, it may be helpful. You can also use setMotorEncoderUnits to choose which you prefer.:

getMotorEncoderUnits

setMotorEncoderUnits

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