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What Is It?
The Keypad Interface has been designed to make experimenting with digital circuits easier.
The first feature, it's main one, is to output a Binary number at the touch of a key. Up to 8 bits/a byte of data.
Simply adapt a Matrix Keypad, press a key, and the binary equivalent will be present on the output lines.
This is beneficial if you are not fluent in Binary, or need to manually change the input lines of a device frequently.
It is also great for learning Hexadeciaml and Binary number systems.
It comes with a couple more features, these include;
  • An ICSP for re-programming a different Matrix arrangement
  • 2-Way DIP switch to switch between "Matrix Arrangements" and "Type of Output" ("Normal BCD" and "DTMF" for use with the communications system and DTMF Chips)
  • 4-bit Binary Number LED indicator and output
  • 8-bit Binary Number output
  • Chip Enable button with LED indicator and output (+ inverted output)
  • Push-On Push-Off button with LED indicator and output
  • Momentary-On button with LED indicator and output
  • Power On indicator LED

User Manual
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What Is Included With Purchase:

      •   Keypad Interface PCB
      •   All PCB components
      •   4 x 10mm standoffs
      •   User manual
Questions & Answers:
Q: I have a matrix keypad, how do I know it will work with the keypad interface?
A: The keypad interface comes with 2 preloaded keypad arrangements. These are keypad's with the pinouts of C1,C2,C3,C4,R1,R2,R3,R4 and C2,R1,C1,R4,C3,R3,R2.
If you have a keypad with a different pinout, the keypad interface can be re-programmed via the ISCP to suit your need.

Q: You say you can obtain a byte of data/8 bits. How is this possible with only a 16 key keypad.
A: A 74HC164 8 bit Serial to Parallel Shift Register is used to shift data to the output lines. If two keys are pressed consecutively, you will have an 8 bit number on the output lines.

Q: Can I edit the software?
A: If you have the capabilty to program Microchip EEPROM's, feel free to program the PIC16F62XA on board the PCB.
If you ever want to revert back to the default software, you can find the ASM and HEX file on this page above.
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