[simpits-tech] (no subject)

[Roy Coates]

On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Matt Bailey wrote:

> Say, they're cheap! Hmmm, the Hagstrom is $120 though. :O
>
> Still trying to decipher the PDF........I noticed they're 5 volts, isn't that
> what a keyboard uses? Would it be possible to interface these things to a
> scrapped keyboard? I'd sure like to have a little control box for tuning
> radios, OBS, etc. Tried to get one going months ago but couldn't find a
> suitable control. All I need is a rotary switch that shorts between different
> contacts depending on the direction of rotation. Looks like the encoders
> aren't quite that simple, no?

The hagstrom rocks for ease of use. I think its well priced.

The mechanical encoders will do as you wish - been there, seen it done it.
(I also have the t-shirt, beanie hat, video, book, and pie).


Roy.