The difference between a half step or half step Rotary Encoder type is how the data signals of the two pins are generated. It depends on the mechanical construction of the notches and contacts inside ...

This program written with Arduino Code running on ESP8266 (Wemos D1) is just a test to access, read status and control Tuya compatible WiFi Smart Devices (Plugs, Switches, Lights, Window Covers, etc.) ...

A resistor in the cloud is worth two in the hand.