rec.autos.simulators

Would like to hear from anyone who has built, or is building their own
wheel/pedal combo. I bought a couple of 100K pots from Radio Shack for the
controllers but I can't get them to scale evenly. By that I mean that it
scales  from center to absolute left much quicker than from center to
absoulte right.

Can anyone suggest a different brand of pots?? Thanks

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There are two types of pots
1. Linear (this is what you want). The value from 0 to 100K rises at a
consistant rate (see basic ascii pic)
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2. Log (not good for this appliacation) The value raises from 0 to
100K in a logarithmic rate ie. not consistantly. See pic
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This is a very basic description but basically you need to go to a
good electronics shop and ask for a 100K linear (preferably wirewound
with graphite wiper) pot. As with most things in life, the more you
pay the better results you get.

You might want to have a look at Walt's HP for some ideas on how to
make a wheel and pedal set at http://www.oz.net/~wottenad/m
I have made a (personal opinion here) better wheel but made the pedals
but am not happy with them so if you have any other ideas let me know.

Keep trying!!!!
Anthony.

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Hi Mark,

You've bought the wrong pots, you have logarithmic and you should have
bought lineair pots.
I have build my own pedals, and I used 220K pots (not much of a
difference). I only got to have a wheel, T2 is too expensive...

Greetinx from holland,
Brian

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I changed mine from 100K to 250K and found that they were a lot smoother
You also need to keep the dust out of them. I love my setup and it only cost
me about $50 AUS

Phil.

But for joysticks etc. you NEED the linear-type!!!

Go Schumi!

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Can anyone PLEASE post or lead me to the directions for building a
steering controller wheel? I do have some electronics knowledge, but my
imagination sucks.

Thanks in advance!!!
chad wells

Good luck

Anthonym

Matt
ThrustMaster, Inc.