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

SPARK Flex Data Port Pinout Diagram

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 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.

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