[simpits-tech] Conversion of electrical gauges

[Roy Coates]

On Sat, 9 Apr 2005, Matt Bailey wrote:

> Howdy,
>
>   I occasionally see stuff like electronic tachs, altimeters, etc on ebay. I
> know small systems instruments like EGT, oil pressure, etc as seen on light
> planes, typically use air core motors, but what about the big stuff
> (especially altimeters and other instruments with lots of travel)? Judging by
> the connectors on one tachometer I see, I assume it's a digital
> connection....sending data and not just a simple voltage or something?
>
>   I'm about ready to start working on some Phidgets instruments using servos,
> but I also want to look at other solutions (I'm still not sure what I'm going
> to do about the altimeter.....Pihers sound troublesome).
>

Go Simkits.

Leave the real instruments alone because a) they're a bastard to adapt and
b) cockpit restorers will hate you and your offspring for all eternity.

2c please.

Roy



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Roy Coates.
Dept of Engineering.
Liverpool University.
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