USB Rudder Pedals

[OStateFlyer]

I'm getting a set of pedals out of a Cessna and am using them for the computer. My question is if the pedals would have any chance in hell :) of working if run through a gameport-to-USB adapter. My computer lacks a gameport as it sits now, so would it be easier to get a gamecard after I finish building? Would this present any compatibility problems using a USB joystick and Gameport pedals? Any help would be greatly appreciated, as this is my first project like this.

Brad

[rcbarend]

Hi,

Yes, this will work OK.

I have build my own pedals (see article in the How-To section), with 3 axis (1,2,4: resp. left/right toebrake, and rudder).

This works with a gameport, but also with a gameport-to-USB convertor. I now use the latter, because a gameport takes about 10% fps load.

Make sure you use 100 Kohm linear potmeters.

Rob

[OStateFlyer]

Thanks for the help, I'm glad to hear that it will work with the adapter. One more question...FS2002 supports variable braking, should I use the same type of 100Kohm linear pots for this or a different type of pot?

If this project goes well, this might get out of hand! A throttle quadrant would be nice!

Brad

[rcbarend]

Yes, Use 100 Kohm pots for the toebrakes as well.
If you need a connection diagram: see my article.
Also available in the download section, file rcbped.zip

Rob