[simpits-tech] A great basic controller card package to build a functional sim

[Justin Messenger]

Hey guys,

Ive been working with a new card (to me) for flightsim and Ive been able to do 
some very cool things with it. The programing takes time and is not particularly 
easy (for me), However it is worth the effort. 


This USBOutputs card has 64 outputs that are designed to control indicator 
lights. Im also using it to control DC motors for a custom seat force feedback 
system. Im using 12vDC which is the voltage of the motors I use. For 
the indicator lights Im using 12v LEDs and some 12v light bulbs, though you have 
to make sure your light bulbs pull less than 500ma which is the card's amp limit 
per an output. To control some 28v functions (My F-4 Phantom landing gear and 
flaps indicators) I will use relays that are triggered by this card. 


This card will also run 5 pots! For many of you this is all of the pots you will 
need. If you use the Hagstom KE-108 card for your toggle switches, the Hagstom 
KE-108 can control an additional four pots. Nine potentiometers are more than 
enough pots for any fighter sim. So if you are using these two cards there is no 
reason to purchase a separate pot controller card. 


So with this combo you get,

USBOutputs card (These outputs are triggered by flightsim, so your indicator 
lights are controlled by computer data. There is also a program for it to read 
data from Falcon 4.0, but I have not tried it)
	* 64 light light outputs (you can provide any voltage from 0 to 50 volts. Im 
using 12v for my system)
	* 5 potentiometers 
Price 55.00EUR (In the US this ends up being about $100.00 USD with shipping)
http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/electronic-cards-iocards-outputs-lampsleds-c-21_44.html

You will also need a power supply, I use a computer power supply for 12vDC
You will also need FSUIPC to allow the USBOutputs card to communicate with 
flight simulator
http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html


KE-108 keyboard emulator
	* 108 toggle switch imputs (These can be programmed as either keyboard 
keystrokes or joystick buttons)
	* 4 potentiometers
	* 2 rotary encoder switch inputs
	* Trackball and Spinner ports to generate custom mouse action

KE-USB108 Price - $169.95 ea. 
You will also want three IOX36 Breakout Boards for the KE-USB108 PRICE - $15.95 
ea. 

http://www.hagstromelectronics.com/products/ke_usb108.html


For approx $320.00 this combination provides a powerful and flexible interface 
for your cockpit.

Regards,
Justin

 
www.SimAdventure.com 


 
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