[simpits-tech] Avionics knobs

[Gene Buckle]

Ray over at Blue Side Up makes a four encoder processor board that will
work with EPIC or a hagstrom and if memory serves, they're $99 with four
encoders included.

g.


On Fri, 25 Oct 2002, Alan D. Mazurka wrote:

> Hi,
>
> i'm not quite sure of the wording of the question, but, i'll try.
>
> turn it 3 clicks to the right, encoder sends 3 pulses to a line on the
> hagstrom/epic equivalent to 3 openings/closings. it's like flipping a
> switch up AND down 3 times.
>
> turn it to the left, and a pulse is sent to another hagstrom/epic line
> (with the same rules).
>
> the encoders are "hex" types, as opposed to the more expensive optical
> devices. they are a perfect match for the PIC processor, keep the cost
> down, and have an excellent feel.
>
>   - adm -
>
>
>
> At 07:44 PM 10/24/02 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >question on the rotary, when moving the knob from one detent to say, 3 over
> >to the right in clicks, will it send the keystrikes to the sim that it
> >travels thru?
>
>
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>
> Alan D. Mazurka                    Webspace Design & Implementation
> adm.design@verizon.net
>