Hi,I have a set o flightstick, throttle and rudder peddals from CH.Unfortunately they are ADB(Apple Desktop Bus) which has been replaced by USB in newer Macs.I dont even have a Mac anymore but the controls are like new, hardly been used.Now, there is an ADB/USB adaptor but CH support tells me it wont work since there is nodrive compatible to use then on a PC.My question is since people here are talented and clever enough to make controls from scratch I'd like to ask if there is a way for me to adapt my controls to work with USB.Is it too complicated? Im really frustrated looking at those expensive controls and thinking they have becomejust expensive paper wheight! There must be a way to adapt them!Can anyone help me?Thanks

You can possibly replace the electronics with a USB controller. I'm not familiar with the specific devices you have, but generally they use potentiometers that are read by the controller electronics and passed on to the computer. If this is the case with your devices, you can probably remove the ADB electronics, leaving the potentiometers behind, and replace it with either a DIY solution or purchased items.A few weeks ago there were several posts about a DIY USB interface designed by "Mad Dog" Mendaugas (sp?, apologies if so). This appears to be a viable DIY option.Another option is to use a Beta Innovations "Plasma" or "Plasma-Lite" USB interface. Beta Innovations (www.betainnovations.com) was off-line for some time, but now appears to be back with some new products.Mikewww.mikesflightdeck.com

Have you asked CH if they would be willing to sell you another board? I know they sell OEM versions of the controller board. They may give you a credit for the Apple board if you offer to upgrade?Who knows? I would think it would be worth asking.John

>Have you asked CH if they would be willing to sell you>another board? I know they sell OEM versions of the>controller board. They may give you a credit for the Apple>board if you offer to upgrade?>>Who knows? I would think it would be worth asking.>>John>I've just sent an e-mail to CH support asking about it. Let's see...Thanks for the replies..

Also check out http://www.mindaugas.com/ for USB controller hardware.