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

[Joseph Fagner]

Thanks Steve, I'll keep that in mind when I get to that part.

 

Jay

 

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From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Steve Wilson
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 11:31 PM
To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] New file uploaded to Simpits by Richard.

 

Hmm.  Jay, you're in the same place I was a  month or so ago.

 

A four position rotary switch would take up four button inputs (key presses)
on your interface controller (EPIC).  A six position switch, six button
inputs.  Hairy code would be required to detect one detent moves in either
direction.

 

OTOH... A rotary encoder would only send two different key presses to your
interface controller, no matter how many actual positions (detents) it has:
one for a clockwise turn of one detent and one for a similar
counterclockwise turn.  

 

Another way: A rotary switch only sends (makes) key presses.  It's dumb.  A
rotary encoder is smart - it knows which way it's being turned, and sends
the key press appropriate for the direction of turn.

 

Steve W.

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From: Joseph Fagner <mailto:falcon4 at sbcglobal.net>  

To: 'Simulator <mailto:simpits-tech at simpits.org>  Cockpit tech list' 

Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:53 PM

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

 

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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From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of RickInNoCal at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:54 PM
To: simpits-tech at simpits.org
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] New file uploaded to Simpits by Richard.

 

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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