Specifications
- 8 analog inputs with 10-bit (1024 steps) resolution each
- 32 buttons
- 8-way ‘point-of-view’ hat switch
- Very compact - 2.2"×1.25" (55×32mm)
Features
- Natively supported by Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X
Forget drivers - just plug it in and it's ready to go.
- Unique serial number helps Windows remember each device
Ever unplugged a joystick and had Windows lose calibration settings?
This controller retains settings even if plugged in a different USB port.
Or if you use two and swap them over.
- Analog inputs filtering
Digital processing removes noise from axes position reports while preserving extremely fast response.
- Powered from USB bus
Just attach pots and/or buttons and plug in USB cable
- Full-speed 12Mb USB connection
250 position reports per second
- Custom versions for OEMs
Building half a dozen racing pedals or throttle quadrants for sale?
Why not let them display your proper product name in Windows?
At no extra cost.
- New! Available with 12-bit resolution
, load cell interface
or simple no-solder connectors
How to use
- Buttons and switches are connected either as...
full 6x6 matrix
- connects to six ROWS and six COLUMNS pins on
the controller...
- ..with diodes if there will be 3 or more
contacts activated simultaneously, e.g. if you use ON/OFF switches
- ..no diodes if buttons used only momentarily
like most joysticks
- First 32 buttons are standard buttons
- Last 4 contacts make up 8-direction
point-of-view hat (coolie) switch
- Literally any diodes can be used - 1N4148 or 1N4004 are good ones
or simplified direct connection to any of GND pins
- connect up to 12 buttons or switches
- no diodes are needed even with switches or
toggle buttons
- no configuration needed to use either connection method
- Compatible with any game that uses joystick -
MS Flight Simulator, X-Plane, Racing, etc
- Uses standard Windows gaming device calibration. If needed, curves and deadzones can be tweaked with DIView
- Feel free to use two or more devices if 8 axes
or 32 buttons is not enough
- Use other sensors with 0..+5v output, e.g.
ratiometric magnetic Hall sensors. You may use spare +5V and Gnd pins to
draw some power (up to 100mA)
- Eight 3-pin and two 6-pin connectors are included with each
controller. Pin header has standard 0.1 inch (2.54mm) pitch
- Simple utility allows to invert
axes
Construction tips
- What to do with unused inputs?
- Unconnected buttons will appear as not
pressed - just ignore them
- Unused analog inputs are automatically disabled. They will appear as soon pots are connected and BU0836 is powered up. In other words, if they are not connected - you will not see them
- Which pots are the best?
- Any value from 1kOhm to 100kOhm will work
fine. If you don't know where to start, get 10kOhm ones
- Use linear pots (taper B.) Avoid non-linear,
log pots with tapers A, D or Y used in audio level controls
- Any pot would work but the best ones are
industrial quality Spectrol (Vishay) and Bourns. They have life
expectancy of few million shaft revolutions.
- Good wiring helps. For ultimately clean
signal use shielded wires and ground the pot's case if it's metal
- Try to use as much of pot travel range as possible
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Button matrix (diodes are optional)
Simple alternative connection for up to 12 buttons or switches. No diodes needed.
Simple configuration utility. Download
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