Abstract: The present invention provides devices for controlling a desired output of an output device. These devices include a first conductor, a second conductor having a varying, predetermined spacing from the first conductor, and a third conductor positioned on the actuator mechanism and having a plurality of interconnecting positions between the first conductor and the second conductor. A predetermined one of a plurality of output signals may be produced when the third conductor connects the first conductor and the second conductor to control the desired output of the output device.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, devices and methods for controlling a desired output of an output device. These systems, devices and methods include connecting an electrical resistance element having a selected one of a plurality of resistance values with an electrical circuit portion having a plurality of electrical components, determining an electrical characteristic associated with the connected electrical circuit portion and the variable resistance element, and generating a control signal based on the electrical characteristic to control the desired output of the output device.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, devices and methods for controlling a desired output of an output device. These systems, devices and methods include connecting an electrical resistance element having a selected one of a plurality of resistance values with an electrical circuit portion having a plurality of electrical components, determining an electrical characteristic associated with the connected electrical circuit portion and the variable resistance element, and generating a control signal based on the electrical characteristic to control the desired output of the output device.

Abstract: A method of clipping and a clip configured to retain a cover onto a circuit board. The clip comprises a base plate having right and left sides. The base plate is configured to be fixed to the circuit board. The clip further comprises at least two right walls connected to and extending upwardly away from the base plate. Each of the right walls has a right upper portion. The clip further comprises at least two left walls connected to and extending upwardly away from the base. Each of the left walls has a left upper The right and left walls are spring biased inwardly so that at least a portion of the right and left upper portions overlap. In another embodiment, the right wall includes at least one opening and the left wall includes a middle segment extending towards the opening of the right wall.