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Title: Keyboard encoder
Post by: jackpilot on February 12, 2011, 08:46:17 AM
Since the early models they certainly offer much more now, no more matrix, joystick input, encoders, etc
I invite you to check:
http://www.hagstromelectronics.com/products/KE_USB108detail.html
http://www.hagstromelectronics.com/products/modules.html

Handy when one of the networked computers handles utilities which are keyboard driven,
Lightens the load on the main FSUIPC computer.
Worth thinking about..
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi24.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc29%2Fjackpilot%2Fd9888f06.gif&hash=510d03730616a188d4b31d172e1de65a75280fb0)
Title: Re: Keyboard encoder
Post by: matta757 on February 12, 2011, 09:21:06 AM
Jack,

Perfect timing, you rock! This looks like it might solve my problem!

Matt
Title: Re: Keyboard encoder
Post by: NeoMorph on February 12, 2011, 11:17:17 AM
I am in exceptionally thick mode tonight... how do they lighten the load on the main FSUIPC computer?  ???

What do you guys use for CDU keyboards btw? I was looking at the OpenCockpits one (as I'm a cheap freak).
http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/usbkeys-card-p-53.html?cPath=21_35

Title: Re: Keyboard encoder
Post by: Joe Lavery on February 12, 2011, 12:16:26 PM
I've just finished building the second CDU form Open Cockpits, very nice kits but you need to be able to solder and have some skill in kit building  ;)
They are conected to the OC USB Keys card and using SONY PSI screens bought from eBay.

Takes a little time but like you Neo, I go for the cheap option where practical.

Joe.
Title: Re: Keyboard encoder
Post by: Garys on February 12, 2011, 01:09:03 PM
Also depends if your building the cdu yourself, using a kit such as Joe or looking out for a real used unit. The 11x8 matrix wont work on a Boeing unit for eg. Just something to keep in mind.