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DIY Rotary Interface version 2
Witchboard:
Yay! Perfect timing!
rdagger:
--- Quote from: Kremmit on March 11, 2006, 11:49:39 pm ---That's awesome. With Druin (temporarily?) out of business, a DIY solution is sorely needed. Will you be posting an image of the etching mask, and a new parts list?
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The etching still needs a few modification to work with the new AVR's that I ordered. When it is finalized I will post them. There is an image of the current mask on my website.
--- Quote ---Forgive my ignorance guys buit what does this do???
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The circuit allows you to connect two 12 position mechanical rotary joysticks to a keyboard encoder. It translates the rotary movements into clockwise and counter-clockwise keystrokes.
--- Quote ---The description the web site is a bit vague on what the advantages are apart from cost. Could also do with some description on how it connects to the PC.
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The advantages to my previous version are cost, less parts, easier construction, an etch mask and improved code.
The circuit connects between the encoder and the rotary joysticks. It is powered by the encoder and uses 4 inputs. I normally share the inputs with my IPAC's P1 & P2 buttons 5 & 6.
--- Quote ---If you want I could possibly run off some pcb's for it with my next run. Drilling and etching boards yourself is waaaay too much work.
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I am going to make all the necessary plans and code available for free on my website. However, if there is any interest in the purchase of assembled boards, I'd definitely want someone to make the boards. It took me about 1 hour to etch and drill the single-sided board. It would have been quicker, but it was my first attempt at etching and I had to repair some flaking and make 2 solder patches. I actually enjoyed doing the etching. I found a great site that shows you how to etch boards with cheap household chemicals and a laser printer. It is a great resource.