[simpits-tech] Fidgeting with Phidgets...

[Gene Buckle]

> I am just starting to look into using Phidgets for my pit.  I have gone
> to their web site but still have a few questions:
>
> 1.  Can I drive more than 8 servos?  How?
>
By using more PhidgeServo boards.  They come in 1, 4 and 8 servo flavors.
Up to the 128 USB device maximum can be used.

> 2.  How do you program the Phidgets to read data from CFS2?
>
I use Peter Dowson's FSUIPC (you can find it at http://www.schiratti.com)
to communicate with CFS, CFS2, FS98, FS2k and FS2k2.  Similar methods can
and are used for Fly!, Fly!2k, Fly! II, Falcon 4 and X-Plane 6.x


> 3.  How do you drive annunciator lights?
>
By getting data from the simulator and activating a light connected to a
PhidgetInterfaceKit.


> Any info that you think is good for a Phidget neophyte, please pass along.
>

Above all, Phidgets are VERY easy to use.

g.