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

[Joseph Fagner]

Roger that.

 

Thanks guys

Jay

 

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Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 11:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] New file uploaded to Simpits by Richard.

 

In a message dated 3/16/04 8:56:12 PM Pacific Standard Time,
falcon4 at sbcglobal.net writes:




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



       No, a rotary switch is a different animal alltogether. A rotary
switch would be used for a selector. For example - a munitions switch with
six positions for six different options would be operated by a rotary
switch. Each of the six detents on the switch would be wired to a seperate
input for the card - placing the switch in position A selects Guns, in
position B selects Cannon, etc etc.

       A rotary encoder, on the other hand, sends only two possible signals
- a clockwise or counterclockwise turn. It would be used to, for example,
adjust the HDG bug on an ADF dial. There are no discrete positions you could
wire to a rotary switch - as long as you keep turning the knob one way, the
bug will just go round and round and round.

Richard

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