Date: 03/10/2012

Grayhill releases 67A compact hall-effect Joystick that includes digital output

Grayhill, Inc. has introduced the compact Series 67A Joystick, a Hall-Effect joystick with a built in micro-controller for I2C interface. I2C is a simple and flexible interface bus for communication with other digital devices. Series 67A provides digital output from a joystick with a 28mm tall bat-handle that needs just 18mm of behind panel depth.

A hall-effect sensor offers contactless operation, assisting a long operational life of over 1 million cycles. The hall-effect sensor magnetically detects the shaft position anywhere within its 20-degree field of travel. The on-board micro-controller then produces X, Y coordinates in a range from 0 at center to 80 at the extreme periphery for digital output. It also saves power by operating at 3mA max, with a built-in sleep mode of only 0.1mA max.

The 67A Joystick is designed for panel mount applications where space is limited. Its integral mounting flange has 4 counterbore mounting holes in a 25.4mm square. This compact joystick can offer precise cursor control where other pointing devices are impractical, such as on test and measurement equipment or medical electronics. Other applications include CNC positioning, industrial control or robotic control.

Grayhill's technology and quality systems ensure superior performance with minimized costs. The 67A has been fully-tested in ISO/IEC 17025 labs to accomplish electrical and environmental specs, including:
1. Environmental seal: IP67
2. Operating temperature range: -40 Deg C to +85 Deg C

One standard version is available initially with 2-axes, 3.3V input and I2C output. Connection options include a 0.05-inch centerline pin header or a connector and cable assembly. The standard version is priced at $500.

Source: Grayhill