Lexmark Pointer Device (FSR) signal mapping?

SunshineRag_DT

25 Jan 2023, 19:04

As mentioned in a previous post I have a Lexmark M13 which uses a Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR - Not a Star Wars Jedi skill!) technology vs the IBM Trackpoint II strain gauge devices. There is alot of a documentation on using other Trackpoint II devices but I can find very little on the Lexmark technology. Has anyone done a signal trace of these devices?

Here is a picture of the pointer module in my keyboard, and the traces of the connector that go into the controller. It appears to bring 5 signals off the pointer module and I am just trying to see if anyone has mapped these before? I am wondering if these are encoded signals or some sort of analog input that is decoded on the controller as it definitely looks like there is a need for processing on the controller.


Lexmark FSR Pointer module:
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FSR Module Connection cable:
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Lexmark M13 Control Board:
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Production Plate and Part No:
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