I need a pot box!

[LeCuvier]

there is a number of commands that can be better handled by axis than switch inputs. But my rig has only 8 axis controls available. 2 are used by left and right throttle, 2 by pitch and roll, and 3 by rudder and brakes. So only one axis control is left for anything else.

Who makes a box similar to a button box, but one that provides as many axis controls (potentiometers I guess) as DirectX allows?

I have a button box from DSD and that provides sufficient buttons to complement my HOTAS; but they don't sell a ready-to-go pot box. And I'm not inclined to make one myself.

[FragBum]

Have a look here.

 

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Okay don't worry about this it's not for you. Cheers. :thumbup:

Edited September 6, 2017 by FragBum

[Sokol1_br]

... a ready-to-go pot box. And I'm not inclined to make one myself.

 

Goflight has some models - more airlines oriented.

 

https://goflightinc.com/store/?pagenum=2

 

Or look at GVl224 sales topics, he can make a one customized for you. Ask for use multi-turn (3 to 5) pot' for trim axes.

[Ranma13]

The GoFlight panels are not potentiometers, they are rotary encoders.

[Sokol1_br]

What GVL224 make:

 

 

Ask for replace throttle levers with rotaries, and optinaly can add this 3 position, pull do move lever, for control landing gear, flaps...

 

 

And or the version of the lever with axis (magRes) and ratchet for 5 position.

 

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/3777/filename/%D0%9C%D0%B5%D1%855.JPG

 

Think that only for the acrylic box he don't have another option.

 

Their topic: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=145129

Edited September 8, 2017 by Sokol1_br

[LeCuvier]

Thanks Sokol, but again this is mostly buttons. I'm looking for something with just potentiometers.

[BaD CrC]

Get yourself a Bodnar board (BU0836X) and hook up a 100K potentiometer (or several). Put all this in a nice box. 1 hour job.

[debolestis]

Send a message to GVL224 and he'll make whatever you want.

[Sokol1_br]

Thanks Sokol, but again this is mostly buttons. I'm looking for something with just potentiometers.

 

In the device in the picture are 8 axis (Windows limit), that knobs, big and smaller, are axis - besides the throttles and small lever, those I suggest ask for replace with knobs.

 

And you can ask for replace the press/toggle buttons with encoders (1 for each 2 buttons) and end with a device with only knobs.

[Mr_Burns]

One of theses?

 

[WildBillKelsoe]

if you go to ebay look for project enclosures and buy one that fits you can measure the required pot and knob and layout on a4 paper or tissue box to determine feasibility then ask for leo bodnar bu086x assortment of awg24 color coded and 10 k linear pots with D-shaft knurled shaft (china) then ask one of your electrician buddies to solder the terminals and hook up to bodnar, then affix via silicon to base of enclosure, hook via USB and youre set.

 

 

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[LeCuvier]

Thanks guys, I see there is no finished product. Will have to tinker once I have cleared my garage of various boxes...

[Sokol1_br]

Sample of GVL2224 custom device - made by user specifications:

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=169036&d=1505151909

 

For trim purpose this mini-stick is useless, but could be replaced with pot+knobs, the controller support up to 8 axis.

Edited September 15, 2017 by Sokol1_br

[Mr_Burns]

Im not sure LeCuvier understands what is being offered/on offer from GVl224.

 

LeCuvier, GVl224 make Douane pot box for you.

[LeCuvier]

Im not sure LeCuvier understands what is being offered/on offer from GVl224.

LeCuvier, GVl224 make Douane pot box for you.

What does "Douane" mean?

 

How can GVL224 be contacted? I suppose he is an engineer - not a company so payment might be difficult if he is located East of Poland

[Sokol1_br]

You can contact him by PM in this forum.

 

Their topic: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=145129

 

Edit: Their email address.

Edited September 15, 2017 by Sokol1_br