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    Question Axes or switch on throttle

    I have got hold of a real MD-80 throttle and i'm going to transfer all functions to the computer.

    Which axis card must be purchased.
    I myself think of the Open Cockpit

    Open Cockpit has only 5 axes, if I want more, can I then use 2 identical, or can the computer not tell the difference between the axis cards


    The MD throttle has following funktions I like to have as an axis input:
    2 x Throttle
    2 x Reverse Throttle
    2 x Longtrim
    2 x Cabin alt valve

    It's 8 axis input

    Is it foolish to use digital inputs for flaps and spoiler, and not an axis input.

    Sincerely,

    Claus


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    Re: Axes or switch on throttle

    Nice score!

    Leo's BU0386X should do the trick http://leobodnar.com/products/BU0836X/
    Grant D.
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    Win7 32bit, FSX, PM Boeing, TH2GO, GEX, VoxATC

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    Re: Axes or switch on throttle

    I'm not sure on this one,, but,, why not use throttle and reversers on the same axis ? That will save you 2 axis's .
    I think that FSUIPC allows you to calibrate thrust and reverse thrust on the same axis and "I think" does a pretty good job of it .

    Please anyone correct me if I'm wrong or does having a seperate axis assigned for reverse make a big difference ??

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    Re: Axes or switch on throttle

    Quote Originally Posted by spitfire9 View Post
    I'm not sure on this one,, but,, why not use throttle and reversers on the same axis ? That will save you 2 axis's .
    I think that FSUIPC allows you to calibrate thrust and reverse thrust on the same axis and "I think" does a pretty good job of it .

    Please anyone correct me if I'm wrong or does having a seperate axis assigned for reverse make a big difference ??

    That is right it's possible to calibrate the FSUIPC to have thrust reverse and thrust in the same analog indput.
    But i think that 2 inputs is the right way and the way to get the best resulotion on throttle.

    I now that other uses an digital indput for the reverser.
    But i want to get the solution that is giving me the most realistic cockpit.
    Last edited by verticallimit; 10-21-2009 at 01:20 PM. Reason: 2 last lines
    Sincerely,

    Claus


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    Thumbs up Re: Axes or switch on throttle

    Quote Originally Posted by autocadplease View Post
    Nice score!

    Leo's BU0386X should do the trick http://leobodnar.com/products/BU0836X/

    I have not yet got the center consol, but looking forward to the delivery

    The BU386X could be a solution.
    Sincerely,

    Claus


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    Re: Axes or switch on throttle

    Quote Originally Posted by verticallimit View Post
    The BU386X could be a solution.
    It has 8 Pot connections and 32 button/switch connections.
    Grant D.
    Nelson,B.C. Canada
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