Data Port

Located next to the SPARK Flex's power and control input wires, the Data Port allows for extra sensor input and future feature expansion. Connector details can be found below.

Data Port Pinout

Connector Pin	Pin Type	Pin Function
1	Digital	Reserved
2	Power	+5V
3	Analog	Analog Input
4	Digital	Forward Limit Switch Input
5	Digital	External Encoder - B Input
6	Digital	Absolute Encoder - Duty Cycle Input
7	Digital	External Encoder - A Input
8	Digital	Reverse Limit Switch Input
9	Digital	External Encoder - Index Input
10	Power	Ground

Connector Pin

Pin Type

Pin Function

Digital

Reserved

Power

+5V

Analog

Analog Input

Digital

Forward Limit Switch Input

Digital

External Encoder - B Input

Digital

Absolute Encoder - Duty Cycle Input

Digital

External Encoder - A Input

Digital

Reverse Limit Switch Input

Digital

External Encoder - Index Input

Power

Ground

SPARK Flex Data Port Break Out Cable

The SPARK Flex Data Port Breakout Cable (REV-11-2853) breaks out the default pin functions of the SPARK Flex Data Port into commonly used connectors for external sensors.

The keyed and locking Data Port connector ensures a secure and aligned fit when plugged into the SPARK Flex Motor Controller. Its JST-PH 6-pin connector is designed to plug directly into the REV Through Bore Encoder, connecting both the quadrature and absolute encoder outputs to the appropriate SPARK Flex Data Port pins. Additional inputs, like Limit Switch and Analog inputs, are broken out to shrouded, 1 x 3 pinned, 0.1in pitch, PWM-style connectors that provide both power and ground in addition to the input signal.

SPARK Flex Data Port Pigtail Cable

The SPARK Flex Data Port Pigtail Cable (REV-11-2852) breaks out the SPARK Flex Data Port to individual unterminated wires and is useful for connecting custom circuits or sensors without a standard connector. It features the keyed and locking Data Port connector to ensure a secure and aligned fit when plugged into the SPARK Flex Motor Controller. Each wire is uniquely color coded for easy identification.