Re: [Opengc-devel] Linux Hardware

[Gene B. <ge...@de...>]

> I looked at that site a while back, but again not convinced it meets the
> test. For example, how would you drive an array of 16 7-segment LEDs? OTH
> there are some items there that are interesting, but again did not see
> anything that would drive/interface to something like an MCP and EFIS panel
> as a single package.
>
There is a 7 segment controller that will drive 8 digits each.  I'm using
one of them to handle my VHF radio panel.  They're very easy to use and
since they're USB, you can use as many as you need. (up to the USB max of
course)


> Have you used these products in your sim? >

I currently use both EPIC and Phidgets in my sim.  I'm using 1 of the 7
segment controllers as I mentioned as well as 3 of the 32/32 I/O boards
and 1 of the 0/256/0 boards.  I'm also using 2 of the 8 servo boards and 1
of the 4 servo boards for driving custom built gauges.

The 7 segment controller can also be set up to drive 64 LEDs directly.

You might want to check out http://www.737flightsim.com - David is using
Phidgets exclusively with his project.


If you have any questions about Phidgets, I'd be more than happy to help.

g.