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20 switch posistions to fewest input lines

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2002-12-15 21:45 in General Discussion
Hi all,

I need to connect something like a rotary switch (preferr a pot) to
a Stamp and want to use a minimal number of pins.

I have 20 seperare conditions. all fed from one device.

Actually, I would like to use a pot to a chip and have that chip then
signal the stamp.

speed is the problem, the input must be on the pins and not serial as
the serial takes too long.

The pot is preferred only as a pot is cheap and a 20 posistion switch
is expensive.

any suggestions ?

Dave

Comments

  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2002-12-15 21:45
    I recently needed 17 pin rotary switch, very expensive, $80 or more.

    Do you need absolutly 20 positions? you can get 16 positions, monitor 4 pins
    from a hexidecimal rotary switch...


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