[simpits-tech] F-16 Gauges are Here!!!

[David C. Allen]

Hi Marv
When can we expect the 737 Gage Set???

David
www.737FlightSim.com

At 06:56 PM 8/12/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi, Folks!
>
>We finally have a go for launch on the F-16 gauges!!!
>
>    If you go to:
>
>http://www.dtsims.com/gauges.htm
>
>You'll see the initial line up and prices for each gauge.  they are priced
>by body size.
>
>You can order these directly through Desk Top Sims.  There is no minimum
>order, so you can buy what you can afford at the rate you can afford them.
>
>Please note, these are very high quality instruments made out of machined
>T6061 aluminum, just like the real thing.  They also are back lit using a 5
>volt bus.  This includes the needle.  You won't be disappointed.
>
>The only real difference between my gauges and the real F-16 gauges is, mine
>are very easy to interface to the PC since they use a popular RC Servo to
>drive them.  Needles are able to move a full 360 degrees.
>
>I am currently evaluating an electronic module that will drive these gauges.
>It is made by Chester and will drive as many as 8 servos from one board.  It
>interfaces to the PC using USB and can be found at:
>
>http://www.phidgets.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?exact_match=yes&product=Serv
>os&cart_id=4761902.15023
>
>The 8 servo board costs $65!
>
>The connection on the back of the gauge is a common 4-pin mic connector
>available at Radio Shack or other electronics stores.
>
>Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.
>
>Regards,
>
>Marv
>
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