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LYHTSPD · 10-21-2006, 12:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tominated

OK, so I just read the thread 'iDrive/joystick/mouse' or something like that and there was a encoder thing mentioned in the second or third reply. I would like to know if it is easy to use one of those 'ALPS' encoders or a phidget one with a computer?

BTW: I want to be able to tilt it as well

Well, as far as I know the phidget encoder is just a rotary encoder with a single pushbutton (push down). The Alps multiswitch is an 8 way directional switch, with a rotary encoder as well as the push down button.

10-21-2006, 12:23 AM	#2
LYHTSPD Constant Bitrate Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 133	Quote: Originally Posted by tominated OK, so I just read the thread 'iDrive/joystick/mouse' or something like that and there was a encoder thing mentioned in the second or third reply. I would like to know if it is easy to use one of those 'ALPS' encoders or a phidget one with a computer? BTW: I want to be able to tilt it as well Well, as far as I know the phidget encoder is just a rotary encoder with a single pushbutton (push down). The Alps multiswitch is an 8 way directional switch, with a rotary encoder as well as the push down button.