USB Load Cell Interface BU0836-LC

1 load cell, 7 analog inputs, 32 buttons, hat switch

Plug-n-Play USB - fully supported by Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

   Specifications

• Dedicated load cell input
  • 12 bit resolution (4096 steps)
  • Input sensitivity (full scale output) - 10mV
  • Load cell is powered from USB bus
• 7 analog inputs - 12 bit resolution each
• 32 buttons
• 8-way ‘point-of-view’ hat switch
• PCB size - 2.4"×1.4" (61×35mm)

   Features

• Fully self-contained interface
• Native support by Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X
• Serial number makes OS to remember each device calibration
• Powered from USB bus
• Custom OEM modifications

   How to use

• Works with any load cell
• Buttons and switches connected either
  • ..directly between BUTTONS 1..12 and GND pins (12 buttons)
  • ..or in 6x6 scan matrix (32 buttons and POV hat switch)
  • Configuration selected automatically
  • Diodes are necessary only if three or more buttons will be pressed at the same time
  • Diode type - 1N4148 or 1N4004
• No drivers or support software needed. Just plug it in
• Use in any game that needs joystick - FS2004, X-Plane, racing, etc
• Calibration curves and deadzones can be tweaked with DIView
• Please use support forum or email to ask questions

   Construction tips

• Seven 3-pin and two 6-pin connectors are included with each controller. Pin header has standard 0.1 inch (2.54mm) pitch
• How to connect load cell?
  • Excitation voltage (load cell's IN) to +5v and Gnd terminals
  • Load cell output to -IN and +IN terminals
  • If load cell cable is shielded, connect the shield to Gnd
  • Example of connection diagram and connected wires
• 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. 10kOhm is a good start
  • 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 quality pots are 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
• Building your own racing pedals from scratch?
  • Consider DIY pedal guide from Todd Cannon.

   What happens when you buy one (or more)?

1. Payment is processed by PayPal
You do not need a PayPal account - credit card payments are accepted too. They are made in your local currency. You will receive a PayPal receipt via email. PayPal processes the payment and sends me only your name, e-mail, shipment address and comments (if you put any.)

2. Order is shipped in 2-3 business days
BU0836 is shipped worldwide from the UK with Royal Mail Airmail. Typical delivery time is about a week to the US and Europe but may take longer for South America, Asia, etc. As soon as you have paid for the order, it is in the system and will be shipped promptly.
3. You will get confirmation that the order has shipped
PayPal will email a notice when the package has been shipped.
4. Warranty and support
BU0836 is easy to use and almost impossible to destroy. But if something happens to it - just let me know and we will sort it out!

You are welcome to ask questions or send comments.

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BU0836-LC Controller Includes pin connectors.