How Do You Connect Resistors in a Keypad Interface?

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The discussion focuses on the need for a circuit diagram illustrating how to connect resistors to a keypad interface, specifically referencing a tutorial. It emphasizes that the four resistors pull the column lines (COL1 to COL4) high, which are essential for differentiating between interconnected switches. In the absence of pressed switches, these lines will read high, while the row connections are linked to output pins that, when set high, prevent switch activation. Participants suggest that visual aids, such as circuit diagrams, enhance understanding of the resistor connections. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of proper resistor configuration in keypad interfacing.
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Hi guys

Can please someone submit a circuit diagram for the resistors connections to the keypad of the below tutorial?
http://www.winpicprog.co.uk/pic_tutorial9.htm
"As the switches are all interconnected, we need a way to differentiate between the different ones - the four resistors on the interface board pull lines COL1 to COL4 high, these four lines are the ones which are read in the program. So in the absence of any switch been pressed these lines will all read high. The four ROW connections are connected to output pins, and if these are set high the switches will effectively do nothing - connecting a high level to a high level, results in a high level."
Thanks!
 
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smuscat said:
Hi guys

Can please someone submit a circuit diagram for the resistors connections to the keypad of the below tutorial?
http://www.winpicprog.co.uk/pic_tutorial9.htm
"As the switches are all interconnected, we need a way to differentiate between the different ones - the four resistors on the interface board pull lines COL1 to COL4 high, these four lines are the ones which are read in the program. So in the absence of any switch been pressed these lines will all read high. The four ROW connections are connected to output pins, and if these are set high the switches will effectively do nothing - connecting a high level to a high level, results in a high level."
Thanks!

They are just for resistors that pull the COL (column) lines high, probably to 5V or 3.3V, whatever the PIC power supply is.
 
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