D15 Connector Pinout
Figure 1 Accessory port connector pinout.
Pin numbering follows the connector as seen on the back plate of the device.
Pin
Function
Notes and suggested usage
1
Reserved for future use
Leave unconnected
2
GND
3
Reserved for future use
Leave unconnected
4
Reserved for future use
Leave unconnected
5
Digital input
Joystick/sequential shifter button.
6
Analog input
Accelerator/gas
7
Analog input
Clutch
8
+5 V output
Maximum current 120 mA
9
Reserved for future use
Leave unconnected
10
Reserved for future use
Leave unconnected
11
Digital input
Joystick/sequential shifter button.
12
Reserved for future use
Leave unconnected
13
Analog input
Brake
14
Analog input
Handbrake
15
GND
Wiring Notes
•
Maximum current from the 5 V output (pin 8) is 120 mA. Please do not exceed this.
Measure the power consumption of the devices before connecting them if not known.
•
Analog input voltage range is 0
–
5 Volts.
•
Use the D15 Connector Shield for only cable shielding.
o
Do not connect the cable shield with GND pins.
•
A button / switch can be connected between pins 5/11 and GND. The inputs have internal
pull-up resistor and the inputs show as the first buttons in the DirectInput joystick
interface.
