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Hi, Stan - other than the possibility of a steeper learning curve I think
it's a great idea. In a sense you're combining dynamic control with static
control.
I assume your stick will be spring loaded to some form of adjustable
neutral position or zero point (say, 0 deg. roll, 0 deg. on the rudder and
plus 1 or 2 deg. for pitch for a gentle ascent in case of inattention at the
helm) ;-)
Rick
Vancouver
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Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:42
PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] cockpit
control pics
I'm thinking of a control stick like aircraft, but to one side (out
of the way) and with a twist. Why not control all three axes from a
single stick? Push/pull for pitch (like an aircraft elevator),
left/right for roll (like aircraft ailerons), and twist for yaw (like aircraft
rudder pedals). This could eliminate pedals which would enable an
exit hatch in the floor for my ambient dry sub.
Sounds good, but I suspect somebody here can troubleshoot....
Thanks...
Stan
In a message dated 12/2/2005 12:49:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
empiricus@telus.net writes:
I've got pics of about half a meg apiece of my
steering wheel/control stick options.
I don't know what's hapenming with Moki -
jeepers that thing is awkward to use.
Anyhoo, anyone interested can let me know
and I'll send them offlist.
These are game control steering wheels and a
joystick. As far as aircraft controls go, they are extremely
light. I'll be adapting them for use with mechanical linkage, probably
drum and cable with eighth inch S/S marine cable around through
bolted pulleys. There will be NO computer/motherboard/electronics
aboard with the exception of my depth finder/collision avoidance. The
usual electrics, of course (nav lights, red night lighting, etc.) I
have a knotmeter, depth gauge and voltmeter. C'est
tout.
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