[simpits-tech] Hagstrom vs Epic

[Akin, Keenan L]

Gene,

Are you saying that I could just cannibalize an old joystick for the pots, board, and USB cable interface, then use Phidgets for all the servo driven instruments and annunciator lights?

Keenan

-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Buckle [mailto:geneb@deltasoft.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 10:22 AM
To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Hagstrom vs Epic


>  I'm concerned with how I'll be able to link in things like
> annunciators, etc. without using something like Epic.
>  Any advice?
>
Try a Phidget instead.  You get more bang for your buck.

A typical Phidget setup can do everything with the exception of providing
"joystick" inputs.  This just means that while you can connect analog
devices like potentiometers to a Phidget, it won't be seen by the computer
as a joystick.  This is no big deal since you can easily get your joystick
inputs elsewhere.

I'm hoping that Chester will make a version of the new driver that will
present the analog channels as joystick inputs. :)

If you have any specific questions about Phidgets or EPIC (I do have both)
I'll be happy to answer them.

g.


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