# Call for discussion: Encoders via GPIO and/or via USB(Microcontroller)

**URL:** <https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/call-for-discussion-encoders-via-gpio-and-or-via-usb-microcontroller/791>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Created:** [June 14, 2017, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/call-for-discussion-encoders-via-gpio-and-or-via-usb-microcontroller/791 "2017-06-14T13:24:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![lod](https://discourse.zynthian.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/a88e4f/32.png) [@lod](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/lod)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/call-for-discussion-encoders-via-gpio-and-or-via-usb-microcontroller/791/12 "2017-06-18T21:58:53Z")

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@C0d3man :After reading @beckdac [topic about jack2mid](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/jack-midi-input-using-joy2midi-not-working/799)i … maybe using a game pad like a xbox or PS controller (a standard Item many people have around anyway) as a makeshift easy to use default input device is an great idea! This might help people to get a easy first entrance into the zynthian world.

Of cause that would not be integrated into the case but as soon as someone likes the zynthian that way is open for a more serious approach.

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