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09-29-2007, 06:33 AM #1
keyboard emmulation
if anybody is using a keyboard emmulation can you wire rotary encoders up to a keyboard card. i know you can with push buttons and toggles but i dont know about rotaries.
Anyone shed some light?
Thanks
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09-29-2007, 08:31 AM #2
You would need a rotary encoder (Decoder card) See www.hcbparts.com They have a card that turns each rotary direction into a switch input.
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Trevor Hale
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09-29-2007, 08:40 AM #3
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I think Hagstrom does one as well.
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09-29-2007, 09:27 AM #4
Here's an alternative, it's a Pulse Switch that applies a keypress in one direction and a different keypress when turned in the other. Apply it to a keyboard encoder or joystick. These are currently from Mouser, but might be available elsewhere if you search.
Ken.
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09-29-2007, 09:31 AM #5
That's ingenious. Too bad it's a pc board mount. I'll have to check my catalog and see if it's offered in a different style.
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09-29-2007, 10:08 AM #6
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The pulse switches work, but they are not as smooth as a rotoary, I have several. BSW I have some that are PC mount as well but they have the threaded collar I got them from Mouser. I think they where less then $3.00 each. I am not using too many now but the ones I have are in my EFIS panels for the BAR adjustment and Decision hight.
Bob Reed
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09-29-2007, 10:15 AM #7
Thanks for the info on the threaded collar. That makes it a lot more versatile for the builder.
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09-29-2007, 01:32 PM #8
THe pulse switch looks interesting - could someone provide me with a direct link to the exact pulse switch you are talking about. As i can find it too well on the site and there is more than one.
Thanks in advance
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09-29-2007, 01:44 PM #9
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They have defiantly gone up in price since I last bought them but here is the link to the ones I got. http://www.mouser.com/search/Product...105-SR10030-PS
Bob Reed
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09-29-2007, 01:59 PM #10
Thanks for all your help - that has realy helped
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