Technical Specifications for Electrotap T305A Joystick

Physical Attributes

  • Dimensions: 1 7/8in (48mm) x 1 1/16in (27mm) x 7/8" (22mm)
  • Solder Mask Color: Green
  • Black rubber protective base
  • Temperature Range: -30C to 75C (-21F to 160F)

Ordering Information

  • Full Version (with cable) - T305A
  • Project Version (no cable, no connector, Rubber base provided premounted) - T305AP

 

Sensing Specifications

  • X/Y Joystick manufactured by CTS Corp.
  • Response Range: +/- 53 degrees arc. 360 degree rotation along X/Y axis, Joystick is spring loaded to return to center.

Electrical Specifications

  • Voltage Source: 0-5 Volts
  • Minimum Current Source: 5mA
  • Voltage Returned by Sensor: Industry Standard 0.25 Volts to 4.75 Volts, fully conditioned and buffered.
  • RJ11 Connector Layout (Looking into the connector from left to right)
    - Pin 1: Ground (from interface)
    - Pin 2,3: No connect
    - Pin 4: Sensor X Output
    - Pin 5: Sensor Y Output
    - Pin 6: 5 Volts (from interface)

 

Cable Specifications

  • Electrotap P/N: CAB-RJ11-6
  • Standard 6 foot (approximately 2 meter), 6 conductor RJ11/Telephone cable.
  • Color: Black
  • RJ11 connector layout (teabox end):
    - Pin 1: 5 Volts
    - Pin 2: Sensor 1
    - Pin 3: Sensor 2
    - Pin 4: Sensor 3
    - Pin 5: Sensor 4
    - Pin 6: Ground
  • RJ11 connector layout (sensor end):
    - Pin 1: Ground
    - Pin 2: No connect
    - Pin 3: No connect
    - Pin 4: Sensor X Output
    - Pin 5: Sensor Y Output
    - Pin 6: 5 Volts

Application Examples

  • Typical Joystick applications.
  • Tracking a tilting installation