Question for allyou guys with Throttle Quadrants!!
Ok my question is mainly regarding the Reverse system of your quads... I´m planning to make mine using switches instead of pots... Now as you know you have switches that when you press them it actually stops the current from passing or vice versa when you press it you allow the current to pass... Knowing that I plan to make a system that when you pull the handles in the reverse what you actually do is release the switch letting the current pass in this case F2 will be pressed continously... And when you stow the reversers basically the switch will be pressed again stoping the current from passing therefore stopping the F2 key.... Is this possible??
Thanks.
Roberto
use phidgets and a slider
hi roberto,
i used one slider connected to the number one reverser,using a phidgets 8/8/8 card,then using alan dyers new phidgets programme i slaved number two reverser to number one and both reversers activate on pulling up the reverser handles,this works well and only using one pot cuts down on the channels used,if youve a real quad which i think you have then just make a plate to fit the reverser arm(the bit the springs attached to)give it two inches past the end plate and drill a hole in the end,then connect up a remote control rod,drill the pot to accept the other end and cable up and your done,easy and save it getting to crowded in there,
as the real metal boys will tell you,not many things to do with quads are that easy,lol
good luck
steve