Guppy Posted September 12, 2018 Posted September 12, 2018 I bought one of these, They seem incredibly easy to set up - more so than even an Arduino controller, as it requires no coding: https://www.desktopaviator.com/Instructions/Model_2160/index.htm I'm looking to build a panel with a few DPDT switches (2-way momentary On switches). In addition, I want a few rotary switches as well. I don't want the type with an axis... I want the type where it essentially is pushing a "button" as you turn it one direction and another button as you turn it the opposite direction, infinitely. Sort of like the "E" switches of the VPC T-50 Throttle (https://virpil.com/en/blog/89-introducing-the-vpc-mongoost-50-throttle). Now I noticed near the bottom of the instructions it shows 5-10 position rotary encoders. To me, if I went with a 10 position rotary switch, this would imply that every turn of the knob ends up flipping 0-10 "buttons". This is not what I want. What I want is when I turn a knob one direction its hitting Button 1, and the other Button 2. I saw these on Amazon, which I think is what I want... but I just dont get the difference with all of these types: https://www.amazon.com/Cylewet-Encoder-15%C3%9716-5-Arduino-CYT1062/dp/B06XQTHDRR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519833881&sr=1-3&keywords=Rotary+Encoder&linkCode=sl1&tag=howto045-20&linkId=8342c1bffd186172203db659d13e7449 My Simpit Progress and Update Learn how to build a SimPit like mine: Follow my Blog here!
Brewnix Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) The Amazon link you posted are rotary encoders and they do act as a 2 different button presses in twisting the knob. The board you posted I don't think support the Rotary encoders. You are correct looks like the board you posted only supports rotary switches not rotary encoders. I found this board in there products page! if I wanted rotary encoders I would buy this board. Just glanced at the board but maybe a quick email to the company to confirm. EDIT-so just was reading the description of this board and I guess it emulates a keyboard? https://www.desktopaviator.com/Products/Model_KBD01/index.htm Edited September 13, 2018 by Brewnix [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Guppy Posted September 13, 2018 Author Posted September 13, 2018 ah-ha... this makes sense. Thank you! I might just go Ardunio and force myself to code... hmmm My Simpit Progress and Update Learn how to build a SimPit like mine: Follow my Blog here!
Brewnix Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 Learning to code would open a lot of doors to a lot of areas to this hobby, personally I have not learned. There are other pre made boards that do encoders.. You probably know which ones! I have just bought this board off Ebay for encoders. I figured 35 bucks can't beat that. If it fails I am not to deep in the whole. Ill report back when I get it set up! Unless there is some one with experience with! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Flight-Simulator-Game-Controller-Board-16-Rotary-Encoder-USB-Input/253729228417 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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