[simpits-tech] (no subject)

[Robert Bibber]

OK, I looked up PIHER encoders. I am familiar with computers (I'm a programmer/network admin by trade), but my knowledge of electronics is limited so far. Please educate me on how I would use one of these encoders in my application.

Rob Bibber
Karob Siberian Sleddogs
http://www.karobsiberians.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roy Coates" <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] (no subject)


> 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.
> 
> 
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