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BG Systems has added a new integrated ethernet capability for both the JFx joystick and the G1 Grip.
The ethernet option allows the JFx or G1 Grip to function on a network.
The grip contains a small circuit board (ARM824) which performs A/D processing and communicates with socket API on the host computer.
Key Features
Physical
The Ethernet circuit board (ARM-824) is a small (50mm x 30mm) board with an ARM microcontroller. It is built into either the grip or the lower part of a full size JFx joystick.
Electrical
Power to the ARM824 is provided from the host via the ethernet cable using Power over Ethernet.
Cable
The connector on the ARM824 is an RJ-45 ethernet connector.
Custom Software
If you have the need for customized software, this can be provided for a nominal charge for new firmware programming.
ARM824
The ARM824 uses an ARM Cortex micro-controller. There is also a 12-bit A/D converter to handle up to 8 analog inputs. There are connectors for up to 24 digital inputs.
Socket Protocol
Communication with the host is with the standard ethernet TCP/IP socket protocol. For PC systems the Winsock2 API is used.
You can also use system libraries to write your own software to communicate with the ARM824.
