Soliciting Encoder Design Ideas
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:44 pm
I'm working on another encoder that will again be open source hardware and software though this time I may actively pursue selling a few assembled versions. I do sell encoders from time to time but haven't pushed this as so far they have not been readily configurable without specialized software.
So this will be a full-featured pie-in-the-sky version that should still be a bargain either assembled or as a kit. The details are at http://www.kinkennon.com/downloads/Kinkennon%20Encoder%20Plans.pdf.
I'd like ideas about ribbon vs flex cable for matrix keyboards, any features that seem important, whatever comes to mind. Right now I'm leaning towards the Molex 6-pin connectors you can see on my web site along with screw terminals for the odd outputs for relays, LEDs, lamps and stuff that is never the same from one console to the next. I've used 20-pin IDC (ribbon cable) housings for matrix keyboards.
So far I haven't settled on any display device other than the conventional LCDs but I am open to suggestions.
So this will be a full-featured pie-in-the-sky version that should still be a bargain either assembled or as a kit. The details are at http://www.kinkennon.com/downloads/Kinkennon%20Encoder%20Plans.pdf.
I'd like ideas about ribbon vs flex cable for matrix keyboards, any features that seem important, whatever comes to mind. Right now I'm leaning towards the Molex 6-pin connectors you can see on my web site along with screw terminals for the odd outputs for relays, LEDs, lamps and stuff that is never the same from one console to the next. I've used 20-pin IDC (ribbon cable) housings for matrix keyboards.
So far I haven't settled on any display device other than the conventional LCDs but I am open to suggestions.