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#3565833 - 05/01/12 09:43 PM Looking at recommendations for Microcontroller for simpit project
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I'm wondering if anyone has any experience using the GP-Wiz40 MAX USB Controls Input Interface with Rotary Support found here: http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_81&products_id=235

As a control interface board for flight sims, specifically I'm thinking of using it with IL-2, although any experience with how well it works would be appreciated.

It's about half the price of Leo Bodnar's board (probably, and while it offers half the axis, it has just as many buttons.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

*edit* Digital Axis not suitable for my requirements. Need analogue input


Edited by Lupus (05/05/12 08:37 PM)
Edit Reason: updated requirements
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#3565978 - 05/02/12 07:32 AM Re: Anyone have any experience with Groovy Game Gear? GP-Wiz40 MAX USB? [Re: Lupus]
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There is a cheaper version here if you can solder, i never bought from the guy but accordingly to arcade control board his products are ok. the rotary interface also is a good thing.


Edited by Bluedeath (05/02/12 07:33 AM)
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#3566472 - 05/02/12 10:15 PM Re: Anyone have any experience with Groovy Game Gear? GP-Wiz40 MAX USB? [Re: Lupus]
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Yeah, I was looking to avoid excessive soldering as I have absolutely no experience with it yet. I'm ok with starting by soldering switches to wires etc. but not so much on boards just yet.
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#3566825 - 05/03/12 02:08 PM Re: Anyone have any experience with Groovy Game Gear? GP-Wiz40 MAX USB? [Re: Lupus]
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I'm looking to get one to repair my busted pedals and add some switches. I haven't heard anything but good about it and its cheap!
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#3566921 - 05/03/12 04:46 PM Re: Anyone have any experience with Groovy Game Gear? GP-Wiz40 MAX USB? [Re: HitchHikingFlatlander]
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Originally Posted By: HitchHikingFlatlander
I'm looking to get one to repair my busted pedals and add some switches. I haven't heard anything but good about it and its cheap!



Since GP-Wiz40 handle digital axis instead analog axis, is suitable to wire rudder pedals analog axis - potentiometers?.

http://groovygamegear.com/Store_Images/GP-Wiz40CS.jpg

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#3566956 - 05/03/12 06:01 PM Re: Anyone have any experience with Groovy Game Gear? GP-Wiz40 MAX USB? [Re: Lupus]
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They are digital axis it means thath you only have 3 position (min/center/max) reported and you have to wire them to momentary switches. Pots won't work.


Edited by Bluedeath (05/03/12 06:10 PM)
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#3567835 - 05/05/12 01:16 PM Re: Anyone have any experience with Groovy Game Gear? GP-Wiz40 MAX USB? [Re: Lupus]
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Really? No support for Pots on this?

WoW! That would definetely knock it out of the running for what I want to do with it. I am looking to build an trim device, flaps control, prop pitch, and mixture control based on pots. I guess I'll go looking elsewhere.

Any recommendations for an inexpensive solution in the US?
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#3567960 - 05/05/12 06:10 PM Re: Anyone have any experience with Groovy Game Gear? GP-Wiz40 MAX USB? [Re: Lupus]
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I have used this. Absolutly no conflicts what so ever, just plug and play.

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

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#3568026 - 05/05/12 08:40 PM Re: Anyone have any experience with Groovy Game Gear? GP-Wiz40 MAX USB? [Re: Lupus]
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I was hoping for something less expensive.

At nearly $90 with shipping that is a bit pricey. Although I am looking at some of his other models.

Anyone have experience with any of them?

Such as http://www.leobodnar.com/products/BU0836A/ or http://www.leobodnar.com/products/BU0836/
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#3568100 - 05/06/12 12:26 AM Re: Anyone have any experience with Groovy Game Gear? GP-Wiz40 MAX USB? [Re: Lupus]
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I have a list of game controllers here that might be useful:

http://www.thommos.com/wiki/index.php?title=USB_controllers

I'd have a look at Desktop Aviator, eg:

http://www.desktopaviator.com/Products/Model_2090/index.htm

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