[simpits-tech] rotary switches

[Roy Coates]

On Tue, 11 Mar 2003, Douglas Lewis wrote:

> I have a problem with normal mechanical "clicking" rotary switches. Has
> anyone come up with a method how you can have this kind of a switch
> "work" in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction. I can get it to
> work in a clockwise direction but not the other way. I'm sure some of you
> have experienced this problem and I wonder how you solved it if you have.
> I'm not talking about rotary encoders unless they can be made to have
> distinct 30 or 45 degree "clicks". Any help or advice would be
> appreciated.
> Thanks, Doug
>

Without some form of ratchet or clutch type arrangement, you'll not get
rotary _switches_ to do this. The answer is rotary encoders.

Roy.