Desktop Aviator 2090 Rotary Encoder Board

[skywatch]

What about Leo Bodners board? 16 encoder inputs with pots and switches for fifty quid! - But is it any good?

Skywatch

[jmig]

What about Leo Bodners board? 16 encoder inputs with pots and switches for fifty quid! - But is it any good?

Skywatch

Can this board handle encoders? It doesn't say so on his web site. I emailed him asking a while ago and never received an answer. I would like to know if it can, then how and what type of encoders.

I have some 24 detent Alpha encoders sitting around I would like to use.

[skywatch]

Maybe you saw the wrong board John, here's the link....

http://www.leobodnar.com/products/BU0836X/

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[skywatch]

John,

It seems that this board will work with the alpha's.......

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/show...t=11888&page=2

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[jmig]

Maybe you saw the wrong board John, here's the link....

http://www.leobodnar.com/products/BU0836X/

Skywatch

Yes, you are correct. i have the older 836. I think I will try one. I like the 12 bit resolution on the axes.

Thanks

[Nobias]

Eric,

While the rotaries would work, they were inconsistant and erratic and if you turned the knobs too fast they didnt turn correctly in the simulator.

Scott

Hi Scott

Most likely the reason for the response problems were the two settings you use for timing and signal length. The encode boards from Desktop allow you to tweak the settings that determine sensitivity and length of signal pulse - Thats why most of there boards were called pulse generators. these setting must be set for the kind of switches and the system they are used on.