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Thread: IOCards Encoder Help, please!
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12-23-2007, 10:10 AM #1
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IOCards Encoder Help, please!
Hello,
I am planning out what I need for a Sim Build Project (thinking of doing a Single Engine Layout) and have a question about using encoders on the IOCards avaliable from Open Cockpits.
OpenCockpits do a inputs card with, and one without encoder support. If i make an encoder from a 12 position switch, can i plug this straight in to the input card (without encoder support)? I would have thought this is the case, seeing as all it effectively is is 2 switches.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Andy
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12-23-2007, 10:36 AM #2
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Hi and Merry Xmas for all!
Well, Master Card from OpenCockpits supports itself a few number of encoders like CTS288 without needing other card. Just wire 2 consecutive inputs to the encoder and ground it. Same thing to the rotary switch that you have talked about, but a bit more complicated...
Cheers,
Mserrano
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12-23-2007, 11:24 AM #3
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thats correct. Home made rotaries encoders out of a rotary switch can be connected directly to the master card. No need for the encoder card.
In the open cockpits download section there is a tutorial how to make a rotary encoder out of a rotary switch (and even a dual concentric rotary)
Stef
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12-26-2007, 05:19 PM #4
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Thanks for confirming that for me, much appreciated!
I was also wondering, what is the advantage of using an encoder over a modified 12 pos switch?
Regards,
Andy
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01-18-2008, 04:58 PM #5
Hi,
A rotary encoder uses 2 consecutive inputs while a modified 12 position rotary switch needs 3 inputs.
A rotary encoder is the real thing (tactile feel is also better) while a modified rotary switch is more artificial.
Nico
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