usually 100k. No Radio Shack stores in Sydney? I don't have a wiring diagram
in front of me, do you need all 3 pins?
Slot
Slot
Some time ago I bought a wheel / pedal combo from an Australian firm
called the Advantage 1, (A1). Recently I purchased the Logitech FF and
share the views of many that the pedals could be improved. The A1 as
it happens has superb pedals, so I've decided to customise them to fit
in with my Wingman.
My problem is getting the correct potentiometers here in Sydney.
I could use the ones fitted to the Wingman however some mods would be
needed to make them fit in the AI pedal assembly so I think I'll put
new ones in.
The ones in the A1 although of excellent quality are not able to be
configured to support split axis, 2 connection points only.
Can anyone advise the specs of correct potentiometers.
From what I've seen you need 100 ohms (I think) then there is some
watt rating and a volt rating. Afraid the markings on the ones I have
give no glue at all. All the ones I've seen have different specs so
I'm a bit confounded.
TIA
Piper
I found a site that mentions 100 kohms. I've seen these in a local
electronic store., however they mention things like V250 W??? etc. I
have no idea what this means. If I just had to pick 100 kohms it would
be a damm sight easier :)
Known as Tandy in this country I believe. The local store does not
stock these items. Perhaps a larger store in town might have them. Is
there a specific part number you know of?
I'm assuming to take advantage of split axis it is necessary to wire
up all 3 pins in the same way they are currently wired in the Wingman.
Maybe wrong?.
Tks
Piper
I'd suggest sticking with the original A1 pots, following the diagrams
on the web. Only problem is knowing how Logitech have hooked them up.
Other alternative (probably better) is to get a multimeter, and measure
the resistance of the Logitech pots, and get the same. If it aint the
same, you'd probably have probs with drivers, etc.
I'd suggest*** Smith or some other electronics shop. Tandy don't have
enough range of stock.
Check out the diagrams from above sites.
Best of luck. My pedals (Saitek R4) were pretty bad, bud it was mainly
the lack of travel. Chopped in with a hacksaw, no more troubles.
Doubled the travel, the diiference was incredible.
R Mc
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It worked fine except that the whole pedal travel doesn't register. The
values go from 1 to 655 in about 3/4 of the pedal travel. It is an
improvement but still not the best.
I will try to figure out if there is a way to use different pots to gain the
full travel.
Chris
BTW - The logitech pedals are wired to all three connections on the pots.
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>Cheers...Mark
I see now I can get by with using pots with 2 lugs to get dual access.
Unfortunately I feel that the Wingman drivers wont be happy as they
switch from single to dual through software hence the use of all 3
lugs.
see http://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/simracingmag/eric6.html
Tks
Piper
I'll get new pots I think. The driver issue does concern me.
Might get a multimeter for Xmas, I can see it being of use.
Your right there, I've tried*** Smith they have the pots however
they have other markings such as watts and volts, which ones?.
Tks
Piper
>Jaz
Cheers
Piper