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Title: Integrating an encoder in a bezel
Post by: jackpilot on February 12, 2015, 08:13:38 AM

From a Euro forum:
Using a mouse wheel micro encoder with a bodnar card
Could be used to set the baro on the 737 standby alti.
Pictures are self-explaining.
;)
Jack
http://www.aircockpit.com/viewtopic.php?f=101&t=1245&p=54869#p54869 (http://www.aircockpit.com/viewtopic.php?f=101&t=1245&p=54869#p54869)

Title: Re: Integrating an encoder in a bezel
Post by: Trevor Hale on February 12, 2015, 08:32:37 AM

Wow.. See Jack there is a perfect example of someone trying to think outside the box. I Love it. Simple MDF and Paint and you can make yourself a nice bezel.

I would like to see a picture of that when he is finished.

Nice post.

Trev

Title: Re: Integrating an encoder in a bezel
Post by: jackpilot on February 13, 2015, 04:37:02 AM

An even better micro "mouse"trap:
¼" thick
http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/96/290-37523.pdf (http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/96/290-37523.pdf)
This is what he uses now.

Jack

Title: Re: Integrating an encoder in a bezel
Post by: Flying_Fox on February 13, 2015, 06:33:21 AM

Excellent idea!

Thank you Jack for informing us.

Nick

Title: Re: Integrating an encoder in a bezel
Post by: fsaviator on February 13, 2015, 10:32:35 AM

I used a PEC11R encoder with pushbutton for my stock FDS bezel. I cut out the back of the bezel just a bit with a hobby knife and the encoder pops right in at a 45 degree angle.

I then cut the perspex to fit, and sandwiched the whole thing with another piece of perspex. Even used the included knob.

It's all hooked up to my Pokeys and works great. Right now the pushbutton serves to toggle between inches and millibars.

I thought I had better pics.

Title: Re: Integrating an encoder in a bezel
Post by: jackpilot on February 14, 2015, 05:56:51 AM

Quote from: Trevor Hale on February 12, 2015, 08:32:37 AM
Simple MDF and Paint and you can make yourself a nice bezel.
I would like to see a picture of that when he is finished.
Nice post.
Trev

Tada!

Title: Re: Integrating an encoder in a bezel
Post by: Trevor Hale on February 16, 2015, 08:09:20 AM

Thanks Jack, looks pretty awesome.

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