Interlink Electronics Micro Joystick User Manual
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MicroJoystick
Integration Guide
Table of Contents
1.0
Introduction
..................................................................................................... 1
2.0
Scope
.............................................................................................................. 1
3.0
Theory of Operation
.......................................................................................... 2
4.0
Features and Operation
..................................................................................... 3
4.1
Component Description ......................................................................................... 3
4.2
Features................................................................................................................. 3
5.0
Mechanical Integration
...................................................................................... 5
5.1
Mounting Methods ................................................................................................. 7
5.1.1
Method 1: A molded-in detail ................................................................... 7
5.1.2
Method 2: A low profile molded-in detail .................................................. 9
5.1.3
Method 3: Mounting the MicroJoystick to a flat surface ......................... 11
5.1.4
Method 4: Adhesive ................................................................................ 14
5.1.5
Method 5: Heat-stake pins ..................................................................... 14
5.2
Custom Design Parameters ................................................................................ 14
5.3
Tail Attachment .................................................................................................... 16
5.4
Handling of MicroJoyStick ................................................................................... 20
6.0
Electronic Integration
...................................................................................... 21
7.0
DOs and DON’Ts
............................................................................................. 24
8.0
MicroJoystick Specifications
............................................................................ 25
9.0
PC-Interface Circuit Components List
................................................................ 27
10.0
Contact Interlink Electronics
............................................................................ 28