[simpits-tech] Rigging home made throttles, and rudder pedals?

simpits-tech@simpits.org simpits-tech@simpits.org
Mon, 13 Jan 2003 05:30:11 -0600


Jonas Frazier wrote:
> 
> Hi:
> I was wondering if there was a way to rig a homemade throttle(one for up to
> four engines,  a speed brake lever,  and flap setting lever) and a set of
> home made rudder pedals (with the rudder controls, and independent braking)
> for use on a single usb,  or a game port connection for use in FS2002? I'm
> building a set of throttles out of, believe it or not KNEX toys,  and the
> rudder pedals from wood and drawer rolers. Thanks and good night to all. I
> have to be up at O dark 30 (5:30)for work on the east coast US. Take care

Don't know what it would take in software, but connecting the hardware
to the computer is a piece of cake. Just pick up a USB joystick adapter
and wire your stuff straight into it. Might take more than one, but
since you can have 127 devices on the USB bus it won't be a problem ;)
-- 
Steve
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