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    Very small rotary encoders

    Hello.

    Anyone out there know a good place to buy very small rotary encoders? The reason why they're gonna be small is that they'll be placed between a panel and a monitor.
    It's for heading, alt etc.

    Thanks,
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    Re: Very small rotary encoders

    Hi Lasse

    Which interface hardware are you going to use?
    I have some experience with OpenCockpit (OC) and in this case you
    can try the small mechanical encoders you'll often find in a PC mouse.
    You'll need the Encoder II board from OC though and a special firmware.
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    Re: Very small rotary encoders

    Quote Originally Posted by lasse_hvass View Post
    Anyone out there know a good place to buy very small rotary encoders? The reason why they're gonna be small is that they'll be placed between a panel and a monitor.
    I used these for just such a purpose:

    http://www.conrad.com/Encoder-STEC12...699&ireusocl=1

    They are very good. Work very well with Leo Bodnar BU0836 boards once you set the mode using Leo-s utility for encoders.

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    Re: Very small rotary encoders

    Thanks for the replies.

    Per-Erik - I'm using the BUO836X card for inputs, so I think I'll give it a go with Peter's suggestion.

    Good day!
    Lasse

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    Re: Very small rotary encoders

    For the Danes, Norwegians and even the Swedes:

    Sjekk ut www.elfa.se. Utrolig mye å finne der. Hva med å flytte skjermen littegrann bakover slik at du får litt mer rom mellom skjermen og panelet? Da er det lettere å få plass, og du får faktisk litt mer realisme. "Dybde" i klokkene.

    Good luck mate!

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    Re: Very small rotary encoders

    Lasse,

    Good move!

    The one Peter is referring to comes ready with a shaft and seems to
    have quite the same specification as the one you'll find in a PC mouse
    except for cycles pr. detent. PC mouse usually have ½ cycle while
    this one has full cycle.

    The size looks the same as well, but not the cost

    I think I've "killed" >80 PC mice to get hold of as many
    encoders and micro-switches as possible to bring the cost down...
    (I have access to a electronic junk yard)

    Encoders go in where necessary and two micro-switches go into every Korry 433 switch.
    Regards,
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