servos and slider pots.

[Michael Carter]

That's the way I built mine. It's all or nothing and all three are controlled with one switch.

It's enought for me, although 100% reverse is not used 100% of the time. There is the real danger of the engine ingesting foreign objects at high reverse settings. Especially for wing mounted engines.

It was tight enough in my throttle housing for five pots, let alone another three for independent adjustable reverse thrust.

The reverser unlocked and reverser lights come on, and it makes a heck of a noise. I like it and it works.

[mauriceb]

That's the way I built mine. It's all or nothing and all three are controlled with one switch.

To me, that's enough validation to go with the switch approach, being that Michael is 'somewhat' of a purist and some would even say that Michael is the standard by which flight sim 'purism' is measured

Maurice

[Michael Carter]

You might change your mind after you see the digital radio heads installed!

Although many 727's were retro-fitted with the newest Collins heads, it will take some getting used to seeing those in the control stand.

[booah]

having truble finding phidget simple switches. like mini switches. ive found out that you get 8 switches in a start package, but i cant find any switches that are sold seperatly

[Rodney]

To me, that's enough validation to go with the switch approach, being that Michael is 'somewhat' of a purist and some would even say that Michael is the standard by which flight sim 'purism' is measured

Maurice

I agree that a switch is a good solution for the reversers. I was just pointing out that in my case the pot is used as there is no feasable way to introduce a switch for that function. I am in no way a purist, rather I go for functionality.

[mauriceb]

having truble finding phidget simple switches. like mini switches. ive found out that you get 8 switches in a start package, but i cant find any switches that are sold seperatly

Who said you need Phidget switches? Any other supplier would do.

Maurice

[booah]

are other switches compatible with phidgets then?

[mauriceb]

are other switches compatible with phidgets then?

Any switch will do including you holding 2 pieces of insulated wire in your hands and touching the bare ends to each other to make contact

Maurice

[Rodney]

Here is a link to some different type microswitches.

http://www.farnsworthelectronics.com/microswitches.htm

[booah]

ah perfect! thanks guys for the help. I think i atleast am beginning to understand the electronics side of building a throttle quad. Hmm what type of wire do i need ot connect the switches with the phidget 8/8/8 board?