[simpits-tech] New file uploaded to Simpits by Richard.

[RickInNoCal at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/16/04 3:59:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
falcon4 at sbcglobal.net writes:

> What are the advantages of rotary encoders and why would I want one?
> 
       Virtually any knob in your pit that you turn to make adjustments (as 
opposed to a potentiometer that you would turn to adjust volume or brightness) 
such as a radio tuner, HDG or OBS knobs, the Kohlsman knob on the altimeter, 
the course, speed and altitude setting knobs on the autopilot, transponder code 
selector, etc etc etc would all be rotary encoders. 

       There are alternatives such as Knitter switches, but as a general 
rule, anything you want to be able to 'dial in' needs to use a rotary encoder.

Richard 
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