Interfacing to the KEAD6
The three-position screw terminal blocks on the KEAD6 are
used to connect potentiometers to the unit. The potentiometers
used with each KEAD6 input can range in value from 500
Ω
up
to 1M
Ω
. Potentiometers are connected to the
+
5V, Wiper input,
and Ground as shown below.
3
22
Operating Voltage
5 Volts DC
+
/- 5
%
Operating Current
15 ma Typical
+
potentiometers
Operating Temp.
0 to 70 Degrees C
PC Interface
USB
Potentiometer Range
500
Ω
to 1M
Ω
Appendix A:
KEAD6 Specifi cations
2.7”
3.0”
.125
”
Dia. (4)
Wiper
+
5V
Ground
Three Joystick Buttons
The four position header on the KEAD6 provides three inputs
and a logic ground signal. To activate an input, short it to the
provided logic ground through a switch. The activation of the
switch will create a joystick button press on the computer.
Button 3
Button 2
Button 1
Gnd
