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Third party software and hardware support forums. => SmoothStepper USB => Topic started by: pedro on December 28, 2008, 11:18:44 AM

Title: Some information about port 2
Post by: pedro on December 28, 2008, 11:18:44 AM

hello, as I wish to use some rotary encoders for MPGs, those:

http://it.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=searchProducts&searchTerm=263-2889&x=15&y=10

and I want use port 2 pins 2-9 that are described on manual as CMOS thresholds inputs, I wish to know if it mean have 1 level to 12 volts or 5? If I will use the CD4504 TTL to Mos translator can I assume it will do the work?

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Some information about port 2
Post by: Graham Waterworth on December 28, 2008, 02:53:00 PM

you should be able to connect this with a 5 volt supply and connect it straight to the breakout board.

Or have a look at these, these work even better

http://homanndesigns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=30

Graham

Title: Re: Some information about port 2
Post by: pedro on December 28, 2008, 05:54:26 PM

thank you very much for the help and prompt answer. I realy already have some of the encoders I posted, I will try with them