Triggerhappy69 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 WHY CAN'T I GET THOSE B**#"5¤*/%RD ROTARY ENCODERS WORKING WITH THE BU0835A CARD..! I'm running the encoder software, and have added diodes according to at least one mans oppinion of how it should be..!? "But (504)Brewber said they were'nt friendly.. So I took'em out.!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwinn Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I thought I'd do an experiment with single cables just to see if there was a benefit from using them, oposed to the ribbon cable? And I have to admitt that not only does it look a whole lot better, and is much easyer to modify. But it also looks a whole lot better.. .. did I mention it looks better..? I agree with Trigger. The cables look much better instead of hard drive cables which look way to computerish. WHY CAN'T I GET THOSE B**#"5¤*/%RD ROTARY ENCODERS WORKING WITH THE BU0835A CARD..! I'm running the encoder software, and have added diodes according to at least one mans oppinion of how it should be..!? I am afraid your only option is to forsake this project. Box everthing up and ship it to me to relieve yourself of this hassle ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy69 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 .... silence... only broken by the faint sound of a grown man crying.. LOL.. "But (504)Brewber said they were'nt friendly.. So I took'em out.!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruprecht Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) lol fair enough, you're right it does look way better. I might try it your way - ribbon is such a PITA to duct. Edited July 30, 2009 by ruprecht DCS Wishlist: | Navy F-14 | Navy F/A-18 | AH-6 | Navy A-6 | Official Navy A-4 | Carrier Ops | Dynamic Campaign | Marine AH-1 | Streaming DCS sometimes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy69 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 lol fair enough, you're right it does look way better. I might try it your way - ribbon is such a PITA to duct. I agree.. But the thing that really ticked me off with ribbon cables were that they are so thin.. Just a little to much bending, and I lost a connection.. :cry: .. But most of all it's the look I like..! LMAO.. I need professional help.. "But (504)Brewber said they were'nt friendly.. So I took'em out.!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivonq Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Wow, I just browsed 30 minutes through this thread. Looking amazing, what do you think your ETA is? As I saw you started in 2007. Much, much respect. If you're ever going to do an Apache, let me know it, because I've never built one, but this inspired me for a future hobby. Now, lets hope ED releases an Apache module after the A-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwinn Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Now, lets hope ED releases an Apache module after the A-10. I have started drawing linked controls for the Apache...I sure hope they do!!! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_rcpilot Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Trigger, have built your motor dirver board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy69 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 what do you think your ETA is? Well..... eeeeeh... maybe.....? phhhhhuhhh...? ........... I have no clue..? I hope never to be honest..? Having to much fun building the thing.. And when it's done I'll have to give it to charity or something and start another one.? "But (504)Brewber said they were'nt friendly.. So I took'em out.!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy69 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Trigger, have built your motor dirver board? Hey Alex.. I just got home late last night to find that i'm still missing the parts I ordered (resistors, capasitors and stuff). I did get the Diodes, and a bigger breadboard for testing..? I'll give ELFA a call and ask what the holdup is? Added: I gave them a call, and it turns out the package has been waiting for me at the postoffice all this time. I'm off now to pick it up..! Edited July 30, 2009 by Triggerhappy69 "But (504)Brewber said they were'nt friendly.. So I took'em out.!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_rcpilot Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Added: I gave them a call, and it turns out the package has been waiting for me at the postoffice all this time. I'm off now to pick it up..! LMAO, you're gonna have such a busy day....:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT_101st Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 OMG:doh: :thumbup: Home built PC Win 10 Pro 64bit, MB ASUS Z170 WS, 6700K, EVGA 1080Ti Hybrid, 32GB DDR4 3200, Thermaltake 120x360 RAD, Custom built A-10C sim pit, TM WARTHOG HOTAS, Cougar MFD's, 3D printed UFC and Saitek rudders. HTC VIVE VR. https://digitalcombatmercenaries.enjin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyBerkut Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I agree.. But the thing that really ticked me off with ribbon cables were that they are so thin.. Just a little to much bending, and I lost a connection.. :cry: .. But most of all it's the look I like..! LMAO.. I need professional help.. I don't think anybody can argue about you needing help... ;) That is some very nice work there, Trigger! :thumbup: Soldering on those connectors with the pins so close together will severely test anyone's patience. :disgust: Ribbon cable can indeed be fragile. The nice thing about it though is you can use good quality crimp on connectors and save yourself a lot of soldering hassles (at least on one end). And like many things, some ribbon cables are more robust than others... Another way to go is to keep an eye out for bargains on pre-made cables of sufficient length. Cut the cable the appropriate point(s) along its length, and then you just have to strip back the cable on the cut end(s) and solder to your switches, etc. If you get cables with a male on one end and a matching female on the other, it can save you a LOT of soldering. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyBerkut Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Well..... eeeeeh... maybe.....? phhhhhuhhh...? ........... I have no clue..? I hope never to be honest..? Having to much fun building the thing.. And when it's done I'll have to give it to charity or something and start another one.? Trigger, you're killing me... If having sufficient space is the issue, weatherize that enclosure, and hang it off of that elevated deck you had in an earlier picture... :D Kind of similar to what this guy did with a mech pit inside his garage (but less gaudy): http://www.simpits.org/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=144&start=0&S=53f644c8a9ffbe22d1070568242eb254 I bet your RC Helicopter flying neighbor would love it! ;) And just think, eventually, you could have a KA-50, an A-10, a AH-64 and ... all hanging off your deck. :pilotfly: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_rcpilot Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Kind of similar to what this guy did with a mech pit inside his garage (but less gaudy): http://www.simpits.org/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=144&start=0&S=53f644c8a9ffbe22d1070568242eb254 I bet your RC Helicopter flying neighbor would love it! ;) lol! The page got me! Actually I thought it was an ED209 from ROBOCOP at the first glance. Trigger's been out for quite a while?:huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 That Mech is pretty awesome if you read more into it he mentions that his wife IS INTO IT TOO! Lucky guy, my wife only tolerates it! http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwinn Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 That Mech is pretty awesome if you read more into it he mentions that his wife IS INTO IT TOO! Lucky guy, my wife only tolerates it! When you say your wife only tolerates it are you referring to the cockpit ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwinn Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Your DB25 connectors have given me an idea for a matrix Trigger. I will post pictures if it works!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy69 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Your DB25 connectors have given me an idea for a matrix Trigger. I will post pictures if it works!!! A matrix..? :huh:... Now you got my attention..! I'll be sitting here patiently waiting for your pictures mate.. Guess what I got today...!? Yes..! The components for the FFB amplifier units.. FINALLY..!:thumbup: .. dunno why I ordered these.. they should have been 10K Ohm.. .. and these should have been 0,5 Ohm, not 0,1 Ohm.. 22nF capasitors 100nF Capasitors fast switch diodes (BYW98 on the schematics) 220nF capasitors 'dunno what to do with these.. They should have been 15K Ohm, not 15 Ohm.:doh: A bigger breadboard for testing. and finally the créme de'la créme.. The L6203 Chip that hopefully will save the day.. So Alex..? Get on GMT+1 ASAP and let's fry some chips..! I've got replacement resistors for the ones I ordered wrong BTW.. "But (504)Brewber said they were'nt friendly.. So I took'em out.!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 And I'll have to come up with an idea of where to hide the controls for the LCD.. Maybe I'll operate it through 2mm holes on the front panels leftside? Or hide the buttons behind a hidden panel somewhere else? Ideas anyone?Well I'm currently working on MFD displays for my F-16 Pit. Same problem here. I plan to have a double usage on a row of buttons (which leaves the need for one switching button, on the MFD the contrast switch offers itself). Normal Mode> ABRIS buttons (or MFD Buttons 1 to 5 in my case) Display Mode> Display buttons You will still need a multiplexer or switch IC to switch between modes. A CMOS 4016 IC might be the right thing. Keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 When you say your wife only tolerates it are you referring to the cockpit ;) A gentleman never asks and a lady never tells.........:lol: Now, enough hijackery..... http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy69 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 I was thinking the same, but then I rembered the KISS rule.. :music_whistling: So here's what I did: The LCD Control panel is attached to the backside of the Front Panel, and 3x1,5mm machine screws rest on all the microswitches through holes in the front panel: All the screws will be cut and filed down so they are (almost) flush with the front of the panel. After some fine grit sanding and a layer or two of dull paint you'll have a hard time even noticing they are there. The only thing that stand out is the IR reciever for the remote control (if I should be so lucky and remember where the H*LL I put it one day..!?) "But (504)Brewber said they were'nt friendly.. So I took'em out.!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy69 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 A gentleman never asks and a lady never tells.........:lol: Now, enough hijackery..... naaaw..! Highjack all you want guys.. I find your coments a lot more interesting than mine anyway.. :thumbup: ... and definatly a whole lot more funnier.. :megalol: "But (504)Brewber said they were'nt friendly.. So I took'em out.!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwinn Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 A gentleman never asks and a lady never tells......... Now, enough hijackery..... Uhh are you the gentleman or the lady? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwinn Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Are you going to use soft rubber buttons on the front for the Abris or hard plastic ones? Resin would allow you shape them any way you wanted. I am curious how you plan to finish them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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