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Mouse Sensor Kit (#28560)
v1.0 6/1/2010 Page 1 of 18
Mouse Sensor Kit (#28560)
The Parallax Mouse Sensor is a module in kit form which, when assembled, provides the tracking
functions of an optical mouse. The two-wire serial interface is directly compatible with the Parallax BASIC
Stamp
®
2 family, the Parallax Propeller, and other microcontrollers.
Features
Compact module, including illumination, optics, and custom laser-cut base
“Close-to-the-metal” register-based serial interface for maximum flexibility
Holes for mounting to other equipment
Compatible with any BS2-family BASIC Stamp
®
, the SX, and the Parallax Propeller
Accommodation for single or dual three-wire (servo-type) interface cables
Key Specifications
Power requirements: 5 VDC at 35 mA
Communication: Two-wire serial (clock and data)
Logic compatible with 3.3V (using external resistor) and 5V microcontrollers
Dimensions: 1.80” (45.7mm) L x 1.00” (25.4 mm) W x 0.65” (16.5 mm) H
Application Ideas
Measuring X and Y displacement on a flat surface
Detecting vibration in two dimensions over a flat surface
What Comes with the Kit
Part
Parallax No.
Description
Illustration (not to scale)
Quan.
300-28560
Printed circuit board
1
U1
604-28560
MCS-12086 mouse
sensor chip
1
2
0
8
6
0
9
3
4
1
1
LED1
350-00031
Red T1¾ LED (lens
may be red or clear)
1
350-00032
Right-angle LED holder
1
721-28560
Clear plastic lens/light
guide
1
D1
501-00008
1N5817 Schottky diode
1
R1, R2
150-01021
1K 1/8 W resistor
(brown, black, red)
2
R3
150-01022
100
Ω
1/8 W resistor
(brown, black, brown)
1
