[simpits-tech] Hacking a CH Products USB Yoke

[Gene Buckle]

> You guys really are an arsenal of knowledge.  The USB page on CH Products
> OEM Division site speaks of the 5vdc and ground being common for all the
> axes.  However, I still want to use the built in 100K pots in the Suncom
> throttles.  While you may be dreaming of making bomb runs in your F16 or
> F15, my fantasy is to fly my NASA T-38 into the local airport.  J  (See you
> never really grow up all the way.)  The Suncom throttles are perfect for a
> T-38 and besides I want to use the speed brake and mike buttons.
>

There was (and may still be) a T-38 windscreen on ebay. :)

I haven't cracked open my suncom throttle, but they probably use a pot
that is an industry standard size.  It shouldn't take that much to replace
it.  I don't know of any way to make a 100K pot behave like a 50K pot
though.  Marv?

g.