Re: Encoder wiring problems
Hi Daniel,
Although I've never used encoders with the OpenCockpits master card I have used them with a BU0836X card and until running the BU0836X configuration software and setting the two inputs (for example in your case inputs 18 and 19) to be configured as a single encoder the result is the same as what you are seeing - rotating the knob in effect turns both the inputs on and then off/randomly very fast so....
I would assume that everything is definitely OK you now just need to configure in SIOC that the inputs should be used as an encoder and then should work fine in MSFS :)
Hope this helps or atleast gives you something to think about/try,
Cheers,
Bobby
Re: Encoder wiring problems
I must confess that I havent started learning SIOC yet. I hope you are right and my encoders are working as intended. Now I better start learning how to use SIOC. Thank you for your quick reply Bobsta63!
Regards, Daniel.
Re: Encoder wiring problems
Hi Daniel
what you are seeing is the action of Gray code encoders. This is a method of determining which way an encoder is rotating by checking which input has a rising edge first. The odd sequence of ons and offs is because Grey code requires that only one of the 2 inputs changes for each click of the encoder. Search" Gray code" on Wikipedia for example
regards
geoff
Re: Encoder wiring problems
Yes Daniel - jonesthesoftware is correct and my first response still applies though. I just left out the technicalities regarding the encoders in my response!... I reckon once you've written your SIOC script you'll be fine :)
Re: Encoder wiring problems