Joystick Encoder / Interface board

[Phantom_Mark]

Can someone please recommend a cheap but idiot proof board which allows as many analogue pots and digital/encoder switches as possible please ?

 

I want a board which will allow me lots of analogue to control all the lights etc on pots, and then a bunch of digital inputs for switches etc, and if possible a few Rotary switches as well, seen lots of options and different prices but wondering if I might be missing a better option than this

 

http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=204

 

Great if I just want to connect a HAT and 8 Pots......nothing left for switches tho ? :joystick:

[Sokol1_br]

You see Bu0836A description?

 

8 analog inputs with 12-bit (4096 steps) resolution each - there you can connect pot, analog contact less sensors (e.g. Hall sensor).

 

32 button / 16 rotary encoder inputs -there connect press buttons, toggle switch (latching or momentary) and encoder, each encoder take 2 buttons position. So if use 16 encoders, can't use any button.

 

8-way "point-of-view" hat switch input - can use pins reserved for HAT for wire 4 individual buttons.

[jayyang]

look for MMJOY(Free but certain PCB work required and no maintenance anymore) or EJOY(20 less USD? better function and keep updating)

[DDSSTT]

I use 4 of these in my build:

 

http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=94&products_id=180

 

You can't go wrong here. Super simple to use and 99% idiot proof. If you are using Encoders, save yourself a little heart ache and make sure to start each encoder on an odd number and keep them together in the layout. Example, 1 encoder will have 3 wires, input 1/ground/input 2. Assign these on the board as B1 (Input 1), B1 Ground, B2 (Input 2). The next button or encoder will start on B3. Best to start encoders at the beginning or make sure you record their locations/button number because you will need to use a program provided as a download for the board to recognize the inputs as Encoder pulses.

 

This board also does not require any matrix or advanced cross hook-ups. Click on the instructions tab to see how simple it really is to use.

 

And, I know you said cheap, this one is a little more expensive, but you can have cheap or idiot proof... think of the extra little bit as a convenience charge... :)

Edited October 19, 2019 by DDSSTT

[streakeagle]

I have a Leo Bodnar BU0836X myself. Great piece of hardware and supporting software.

[Baldawg]

i have 2 BBI 32s two BBI 64's and a BU0836X they are very easy to work with and the software to tell which set uf buttons to use for encoders is straight forward. if you decide on the 64 though, you will have to get header plugs to connect to the board as there isn't a quick disconnect block like the 32 of 0836X

[Johnny Dioxin]

I'd also recommend Leo Bodnar's boards - I currently have 4 of them. The A is the cheapest, but the X is by far the easiest to install (though it's also larger)