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  1. SPARK Flex Motor Controller
  2. SPARK Flex Feature Description

Data Port

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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

SPARK Flex Data Port Break Out Cable

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

Data Port Connector Information

The SPARK Flex Data Port is a 0.05 in pitch, 2 x 5 pin, keyed and locking connector. Custom cables can be made with the following parts:

Connector Part
Manufacturer
Part Number

Latching Housing

Samtec

ISDF-05-D-M

Contact (28 - 30 AWG)

Samtec

CC03R-2830-01-GF CC03R-2830-01-G

Data Port Pigtail - Electrical Specifications

Parameter
Value and Units

Length

30cm

Wire Gauge

28AWG

Data Port Breakout Cable - Electrical Specifications

Parameter
Value and Units

Total Length

30cm

Wire Gauge

28AWG

  • 1 x JST PH, 6-pin connector

  • 4 x Servo Connector 0.1" Pitch, 3-pin Male Shrouded

The breaks out the default pin functions of the SPARK Flex Data Port into commonly used connectors for external sensors.

The 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.

SPARK Flex Data Port Breakout Cable (REV-11-2853)
SPARK Flex Data Port Pigtail Cable (REV-11-2852)
SPARK Flex Data Port Pinout Diagram