The first usable bit version of the code was written. The trick was to take completely different paths when the button was held. The KY-040 encoder has a button which activates when the shaft is pressed down. Encoder rotations are still registered while the button is held.
When the encoder button was held, turning the knob clockwise inserted a tab for each increment. Turning counter-clockwise is the same as pressing the 'backspace' key. This should provide the necessary keyboard functions to navigate basic screens and input passwords to a computer where a keyboard isn't immediately available.
Custom PCBs should be made in order to make a useful 'shield' which can conveniently hold the encoder to a microcontroller. A second version, and appropriate programming should also be done for a version with two buttons. Custom enclosures would also be nice.
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When the encoder button was held, turning the knob clockwise inserted a tab for each increment. Turning counter-clockwise is the same as pressing the 'backspace' key. This should provide the necessary keyboard functions to navigate basic screens and input passwords to a computer where a keyboard isn't immediately available.
Custom PCBs should be made in order to make a useful 'shield' which can conveniently hold the encoder to a microcontroller. A second version, and appropriate programming should also be done for a version with two buttons. Custom enclosures would also be nice.
Left to right, top to bottom: serial feedback, Device Manager, keyboard output, code
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2017-12-15 (F)
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