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Title: Support for Rototron Rotary Joystick Interface?
Post by: mark shaker on November 03, 2007, 07:48:35 pm

Oops...

I blew something (probably the IC) in my Rototron Rotary Joystick Interface when I accidentally fed it 12V rather than 5V.

Is there anyway to get a replacement IC?

    - Mark
Title: Re: Support for Rototron Rotary Joystick Interface?
Post by: rdagger on November 06, 2007, 02:48:36 am
You probably fried the Atmel microcontroller chip (5.5V is their limit).
You could get another chip and program it yourself.  I have the code on my site (http://www.rototron.info/?Page=RI.aspx).  You would need an Atmel ATtiny2313-20PI chip which I think is discontinued.  However, the ATtiny2313-20PU replacement will also work.  You can get a few free samples from the Atmel site (http://www.atmel.com/forms/Samples.asp?family_id=607). 
Otherwise send me a message and I will arrange a repair for you.
Title: Re: Support for Rototron Rotary Joystick Interface?
Post by: mark shaker on November 06, 2007, 06:58:22 pm
You probably fried the Atmel microcontroller chip (5.5V is their limit).
You could get another chip and program it yourself.  I have the code on my site (http://www.rototron.info/?Page=RI.aspx).  You would need an Atmel ATtiny2313-20PI chip which I think is discontinued.  However, the ATtiny2313-20PU replacement will also work.  You can get a few free samples from the Atmel site (http://www.atmel.com/forms/Samples.asp?family_id=607). 
Otherwise send me a message and I will arrange a repair for you.

Thank you for the information!

Can the ATtiny2313-20PU be programmed with an EPROM Burner?
If so, I can take care of it myself.

   - Mark
Title: Re: Support for Rototron Rotary Joystick Interface?
Post by: rdagger on November 06, 2007, 08:12:32 pm
Thank you for the information!
Can the ATtiny2313-20PU be programmed with an EPROM Burner?
If so, I can take care of it myself.
   - Mark
I doubt you could program it with an EPROM burner.  However, you can build a simple AVR programmer for under $2 in just a few minutes.  I have plans on my site. (http://www.rototron.info/?Page=ISP.aspx)  Also, the free Bascom AVR programming software can be downloaded from MCS Electronics (http://www.mcselec.com).