[simpits-tech] (no subject)

[Roy Coates]

On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Robert Bibber wrote:

> Thanks Roy.
>     BTW - Your X-Plane pit is a huge inspiration for me - well done!

Thank you :)

>
> I think I have an idea for building a rotary switch. It would entail two
> separate disks each turned with a ratcheting mechanism but they ratchet
> in opposite directions. They would have "teeth" on the outer rim that
> would press a micro switch as it passes by. In one of my favorite sims
> the commands that control radar zoom are Z (+) and Shift-Z (-). This
> rotary switch could be wired for a Z keystroke when turned one click
> clockwise and Shift-Z when turned counter-clockwise.

That would work, but its a pain to build. The little PIHER encoders are
dirt cheap and seem to work perfectly.

Roy.