Provide a rotary input mechanism for user interaction with RDS6-16S-1065-1-SMT and STM32L073RZ
16-position notched cap surface-mount rotary switching solution
Published Dec 10, 2024
Click board™
Rotary Switch Click
Dev. board
Nucleo-64 with STM32L073RZ MCU
Compiler
NECTO Studio
MCU
STM32L073RZ
Add precise rotary input with durable 16-position switching for mode selection and configurable settings
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
Rotary Switch Click is based on the RDS6-16S-1065-1-SMT, a 16-position notched cap surface-mount rotary DIP switch from Same Sky designed for applications requiring precise rotary input. This high-quality switch offers a 2.54mm pin pitch and continuous 360-degree actuator rotation, making it suitable for various user-selectable settings. Its rotary actuator, designed for durability, features a maximum operating torque of 700gf*cm and a contact resistance of 80mΩ, ensuring reliable operation with every step. The switch is rated for an operating life of approximately 10,000 steps, demonstrating its suitability for repetitive use in applications requiring consistent performance. The RDS6-16S-1065-1-SMT is designed for ease of integration, with its notched cap enabling tactile feedback at each position, providing precise manual control over adjustments. The compact
form makes it ideal for space-constrained designs, while the robust construction ensures it can withstand demanding operating environments. Its reliable performance and long lifespan make it an excellent choice for applications ranging from mode selection in industrial equipment to user-configurable settings in consumer electronics or control interfaces in automotive systems. This Click board™ is designed in a unique format supporting the newly introduced MIKROE feature called "Click Snap." Unlike the standardized version of Click boards, this feature allows the main sensor area to become movable by breaking the PCB, opening up many new possibilities for implementation. Thanks to the Snap feature, the RDS6-16S-1065-1-SMT can operate autonomously by accessing its signals directly on the pins marked 1-8. Additionally, the Snap part includes a specified and fixed screw hole
position, enabling users to secure the Snap board in their desired location. This Click board™ connects to the host MCU via the TCA9536, a 4-bit general-purpose I/O expander from Texas Instruments. Using the I2C communication protocol, the TCA9536 enables straightforward monitoring of the switch's position by reporting its state to the host MCU. This integration simplifies interpreting the switch's output, reducing the need for additional hardware or complex wiring.This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.
Features overview
Development board
Nucleo-64 with STM32L073RZ MCU offers a cost-effective and adaptable platform for developers to explore new ideas and prototype their designs. This board harnesses the versatility of the STM32 microcontroller, enabling users to select the optimal balance of performance and power consumption for their projects. It accommodates the STM32 microcontroller in the LQFP64 package and includes essential components such as a user LED, which doubles as an ARDUINO® signal, alongside user and reset push-buttons, and a 32.768kHz crystal oscillator for precise timing operations. Designed with expansion and flexibility in mind, the Nucleo-64 board features an ARDUINO® Uno V3 expansion connector and ST morpho extension pin
headers, granting complete access to the STM32's I/Os for comprehensive project integration. Power supply options are adaptable, supporting ST-LINK USB VBUS or external power sources, ensuring adaptability in various development environments. The board also has an on-board ST-LINK debugger/programmer with USB re-enumeration capability, simplifying the programming and debugging process. Moreover, the board is designed to simplify advanced development with its external SMPS for efficient Vcore logic supply, support for USB Device full speed or USB SNK/UFP full speed, and built-in cryptographic features, enhancing both the power efficiency and security of projects. Additional connectivity is
provided through dedicated connectors for external SMPS experimentation, a USB connector for the ST-LINK, and a MIPI® debug connector, expanding the possibilities for hardware interfacing and experimentation. Developers will find extensive support through comprehensive free software libraries and examples, courtesy of the STM32Cube MCU Package. This, combined with compatibility with a wide array of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), including IAR Embedded Workbench®, MDK-ARM, and STM32CubeIDE, ensures a smooth and efficient development experience, allowing users to fully leverage the capabilities of the Nucleo-64 board in their projects.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU
Architecture
ARM Cortex-M0
MCU Memory (KB)
192
Silicon Vendor
STMicroelectronics
Pin count
64
RAM (Bytes)
20480
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Accessories
Click Shield for Nucleo-64 comes equipped with two proprietary mikroBUS™ sockets, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the STM32 Nucleo-64 board with no effort. This way, Mikroe allows its users to add any functionality from our ever-growing range of Click boards™, such as WiFi, GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, ZigBee, environmental sensors, LEDs, speech recognition, motor control, movement sensors, and many more. More than 1537 Click boards™, which can be stacked and integrated, are at your disposal. The STM32 Nucleo-64 boards are based on the microcontrollers in 64-pin packages, a 32-bit MCU with an ARM Cortex M4 processor operating at 84MHz, 512Kb Flash, and 96KB SRAM, divided into two regions where the top section represents the ST-Link/V2 debugger and programmer while the bottom section of the board is an actual development board. These boards are controlled and powered conveniently through a USB connection to program and efficiently debug the Nucleo-64 board out of the box, with an additional USB cable connected to the USB mini port on the board. Most of the STM32 microcontroller pins are brought to the IO pins on the left and right edge of the board, which are then connected to two existing mikroBUS™ sockets. This Click Shield also has several switches that perform functions such as selecting the logic levels of analog signals on mikroBUS™ sockets and selecting logic voltage levels of the mikroBUS™ sockets themselves. Besides, the user is offered the possibility of using any Click board™ with the help of existing bidirectional level-shifting voltage translators, regardless of whether the Click board™ operates at a 3.3V or 5V logic voltage level. Once you connect the STM32 Nucleo-64 board with our Click Shield for Nucleo-64, you can access hundreds of Click boards™, working with 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels.
Used MCU Pins
mikroBUS™ mapper
Take a closer look
Click board™ Schematic
Step by step
Project assembly
Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Nucleo-64 with STM32L073RZ MCU as your development board.
Track your results in real time
Application Output
1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.
2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.
3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.
Software Support
Library Description
This library contains API for Rotary Switch Click driver.
Key functions:
rotaryswitch_get_position- This function reads the rotary switch position.rotaryswitch_write_reg- This function writes a desired data to the selected register by using I2C serial interface.rotaryswitch_read_reg- This function reads data from the selected register by using I2C serial interface.
Open Source
Code example
The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.
/*!
* @file main.c
* @brief Rotary Switch Click example
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of Rotary Switch Click board by reading
* and displaying the switch position on the USB UART.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the driver and performs the Click default configuration.
*
* ## Application Task
* Reads the switch position every 20ms and displays it on the USB UART on position change.
*
* @author Stefan Filipovic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "rotaryswitch.h"
static rotaryswitch_t rotaryswitch;
static log_t logger;
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
rotaryswitch_cfg_t rotaryswitch_cfg; /**< Click config object. */
/**
* Logger initialization.
* Default baud rate: 115200
* Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
* @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX
* are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will
* need to define them manually for log to work.
* See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
*/
LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );
// Click initialization.
rotaryswitch_cfg_setup( &rotaryswitch_cfg );
ROTARYSWITCH_MAP_MIKROBUS( rotaryswitch_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
if ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == rotaryswitch_init( &rotaryswitch, &rotaryswitch_cfg ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
for ( ; ; );
}
if ( ROTARYSWITCH_ERROR == rotaryswitch_default_cfg ( &rotaryswitch ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Default configuration." );
for ( ; ; );
}
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
static uint8_t old_position = 0xFF;
uint8_t position = 0;
if ( ( ROTARYSWITCH_OK == rotaryswitch_get_position ( &rotaryswitch, &position ) ) &&
( position != old_position ) )
{
Delay_ms ( 20 );
// Double-check for debouncing
if ( ( ROTARYSWITCH_OK == rotaryswitch_get_position ( &rotaryswitch, &position ) ) &&
( position != old_position ) )
{
old_position = position;
log_printf ( &logger, " Switch position: %.1X\r\n", ( uint16_t ) position );
}
}
Delay_ms ( 20 );
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
Additional Support
Resources
Category:Pushbutton/Switches
