Can you connect a single button directly to CORE at J5

Parts Questions
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This may sound strange, but I’d really like to connect a button or pot directly to the CORE module if it’s at all possible. Is there a way to do this?

For a button, would I just attach one terminal of the button to the Vs and the other terminal to one of the A0-3 (I have a smashTV CORE kit). And for a pot?

The reason I’d like to do this is so that when I turn my CORE on for the first time and upload everything, I’ll be able to see if it all works before even connecting other modules. Useful info! But maybe I’m missing something, I mean, I assume those 4 little chips (74HC165) that go in the DIN module serve a necessary purpose, right?

Thanks all in advance!

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I think this is the link you’re after:

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J5_IO is a handy keyword.

I have noticed you also asked a few questions about buttons pots and encoders, all of which are answered in the FAQ on the wiki…

I think you’d do well to read around a bit more  :wink:

It will be easier on us, and importantly you, if you do.