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#4510122 - 03/09/20 01:40 PM Looking for some help with a box idea  
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I want to build a control box for DCS/Star Citizen/any flight sim I play. I know the basic dimensions that I want to go with and the materials as well. However I also want to make a few "slider" type controls for games like Star Citizen to allow me to have some variation in things like shield and power output without using my throttle 100% of the time for the space type games. Where and how would I go about making a slider and what control boards would you guys recommend using? I have looked at a Teensy as well as a Bodnar based setup but I honestly don't know which way to go since I want at least 1-2 sliders in the panel for functionality.


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#4510128 - 03/09/20 02:31 PM Re: Looking for some help with a box idea [Re: Reschke]  
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Use linear sliding potentiomenters instead of rotary potentiometers, and use them with the same board you would use rotary potentiometers with. The board just wants a particular resistance range... it doesn't care if the source of that turns or slides.

#4510154 - 03/09/20 04:12 PM Re: Looking for some help with a box idea [Re: Reschke]  
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Originally Posted by Reschke
I have looked at a Teensy as well as a Bodnar based setup but I honestly don't know which way to go since I want at least 1-2 sliders in the panel for functionality.


Both cards will allow you use up to 8 analog axis - rotary or sliding potentiometer, contact less sensors.

BU0836 is ready to use controller, besides 8 (analog) axis allow use up to 36 buttons (using POV HAT as buttons) but cost more.

Teensy 2.0 or ++2.00 or cheap (~$5) Arduino Micro allow flash firmware MMJoy2, 8 (analog or digital) axis and use up to 128 buttons, have customisable options and support digital contatcless sensor (TLE5010/11).

#4510350 - 03/10/20 09:26 PM Re: Looking for some help with a box idea [Re: Reschke]  
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Thanks guys really appreciate the information.


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