[simpits-tech] FlightGear and Hardware

[Marv De Beque]

Welcome aboard!

Can't really help you with the Flightgear stuff, but I am impressed with
your PIC ideas.

I am curious about the digital I/O.  How many channels in and how many out?
I would assume you can strobe it as a row/column for switch inputs?

Marv


On 12/12/03 8:30 PM, "Al West" <mail at prbox.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> I'm new here to the list so first of all a Big Hello from the UK.
> 
> I'm running flightgear and want to start building generic hardware using PIC
> chips and USB interface. However, I'm not too sure how flightgear interface
> with hardware. i.e. what is envolved in getting a button press to action
> something like flaps down or such like.
> 
> The design I've come up with gives 8 analogue inputs (10 bit resolution) and
> 20 digital inputs/outputs. I intend to make the design so you can have a
> number of these units connected at the same time.
> 
> However, I have not done anything with USB yet and don't know if common USB
> HID drivers for the OS will be enough.
> If there is anyone out there who will be willing to speak to me with regards
> to this then I'd be very grateful.
> 
> On another note has anyone considered using touchscreen LCDs for their glass
> cockpit design. There are plenty of them about for about £140 ($200) on
> Ebay. They are 1024x768 with a USB interface and regular 15-pin DIN
> connection for video and they will also accept A/V inputs.
> 
> Best Regards,
> Al
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