[simpits-tech] Hacking a CH Products USB Yoke

[Roy Coates]

On Sat, 23 Aug 2003, Craig Rochester wrote:

> John,
>
> There are two ways that I've seen game controllers use pots:
>
> 1. Pot used as a variable resister to control current.  This is how the game port works.  This only
> requires 2 wire connection.
>
> 2. Pot used as a "voltage divider".  The USB controller chips in a lot of newer sticks use this
> method as the controller is looking for a 0-5VDC input. This requires 3 wire connection.
>
> DISCLAIMER: not an electronics expert.
>

Maybe not - but your observations appear to be valid.

Roy.