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Unread 02-02-2005, 14:04
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Re: Using non joystick controls with Operator Interface (Hacking Various Controllers)

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Originally Posted by Bremma
I'm trying to figure out how to wire and program a non joystick device for controlling the robot. I'm not sure how many switches we would use, though it will probably be 3 or 4, depending on what exactly we use for/on our arm. Does any know if I need to take any special considerations when deciding where to wire these on a serial port and what pins match up for the different controls on the ports? Any help is appriecated, and if a thread already exists for this, I can't find it, so point me there.
Heather,
Switches are connected and mapped through the four joystick ports on the OI not the serial port. If you check in the OI manual you will find the pinout for the four ports and the buttons they call in the OI and default software.
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