Toggle Switch Question

[nemesis19]

Hi,

It depends on how far you want to go, or intend to go, in the future.

With OpenCockpits it's modular, so if you just want to stay with a few switches then USBKeys may be your answer, if on the otherhand you intend to gradually build a full sim then it might be worth going for the USBExpansion/Mastercard option, and slowly add to that.

Have a read of what each card does, to get an idea

[CaptainXion]

Ha! Gave me a good chuckle. Unless I grow up one day and have the money and time to build a full fledged enclosed cockpit, I'll stick with my joystick and headset. I just thought I could find a use for some spare hardware. So yeah, I'll check out those USBKeys. Thanks for all the support you guys!

EDIT:

I checked out those USBKeys and they look reasonable. What is the difference between the three products on the page I linked to below? I realize they are missing different components, but what do each of the components do and which is the best for my needs?

http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/ele ... 21_35.html

[nemesis19]

Hi,
the first one is the kit, they supply you with the PCB, all the parts and you build it.

The second one is the fully made up card, just plug 'n' play.

And the last one is just the PCB for those people who wish to completely build their own interface.

Unless you have experience in soldering, I would suggest the second option, as it comes completely built and tested, for just a few Euros/Bucks more than the kit version.

Regards
............Adrian W.

[CaptainXion]

I have no experience with soldering, so I guess I'll get the second option, like you suggested. Thanks for all the help!

[nemesis19]

No worries,

don't forget, most of OC's stuff is modular, so you can always add a bit more later, so once you've got a few switches hooked up you'll soon be looking to add a display or two, or throttle quadrant, radio panels, autopilot, FMC, transponder, overhead ................ Oh dear oh dear,

[CaptainXion]

I have that feeling too, but only after I ditch this computer. Why, you ask? My specs:

HP Pavilion
AMD Sempron Processor 3200+ 1.80 GHz
446 MB RAM
NVidia GeForce 6150 LE 256 MB

But to help compensate for that, I have a 25 GB paging file! And just found another 30 GB  hard drive to add to that.