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

[Joseph Fagner]

Can't you just use a rotary switch?  I never really bothered to look for the
difference in encoders and switches.

 

Jay

 

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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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