Yes, and they are hooked up the same as any other switch.I had forgotten how many encoders one was able to hook up. It is 16, but that will leave nothing for any other switches. When I said "at least two more and probably four", I think that's how manyterminals I have left on mine to use up.

Oh, so it's either or, not 32 switches and 16 rotary encoders huh.

Oh, so it's either or, not 32 switches and 16 rotary encoders huh.

Try this link to intermix rotary switches and spring return push buttons with Desktop Aviator's 2090 Board.http://desktopaviator2.tripod.com/Instructions/Model_2090/index.htm

Ok, this is what i might do:Get the BU8036X, a few switches, a board of thin wood or metal, a few switches and then attach switches to BU8036X and make a universal overhead panel, and assign assignments via FSUIPC.Think it will work?Any other hardware similar to BU8036X we can get in shops instead of having to order online? Looks like this is an alternate: http://groovygamegea...products_id=235

If you live in the U.S., try Desktop Aviator's 2090 and 2095A Rotary encoder boards. They use the BU8036 chips from Leo B. Probably it would cheaper for you and DTAanswers emails.http://desktopaviator2.tripod.com/Instructions/Model_2090/index.htm

I want an overhead panel that could work with all aircraft. I am thinking of building one and just putting switches which hit keyboard keys when they are pressed and programming the keyboard for overhead buttons.Any out there that are cheap or easy to build?

Try:http://www.desktopaviator.com/Products/Model_2250/index.htmfor an inexpensive Light controller board. I bought one to makean overhead panel with lighted push buttons. It came outpretty good.

Try this link to intermix rotary switches and spring return push buttons with Desktop Aviator's 2090 Board.http://desktopaviato..._2090/index.htm

Are those only for rotary switches? Or can you also add push buttons?

If you live in the U.S., try Desktop Aviator's 2090 and 2095A Rotary encoder boards. They use the BU8036 chips from Leo B. Probably it would cheaper for you and DTAanswers emails.

I don't live in USA, damn...

Try:http://www.desktopav..._2250/index.htmfor an inexpensive Light controller board. I bought one to makean overhead panel with lighted push buttons. It came outpretty good.

You can only add 15 push buttons and no rotary switches so isn't the Leo Board more worth it? Because if i get 2, then that's 64 switches being able to get plugged in, for around NZ $200, while if i get 3 of those Light Controller Boards then it's only 45 switches for over NZ $240. Leo's board looks like it's more worth it huh...I also checked out some of these sites:http://www.allelectr...omentary/1.htmlhttp://www.cockpitsonic.de/http://www.em.ca/~cockpits/http://www.desert-air.com/simparts/http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/http://www.leobodnar...oducts/BU0836X/

Are those only for rotary switches? Or can you also add push buttons?I don't live in USA, damn...You can only add 15 push buttons and no rotary switches so isn't the Leo Board more worth it? Because if i get 2, then that's 64 switches being able to get plugged in, for around NZ $200, while if i get 3 of those Light Controller Boards then it's only 45 switches for over NZ $240. Leo's board looks like it's more worth it huh...I also checked out some of these sites:http://www.allelectr...omentary/1.htmlhttp://www.cockpitsonic.de/http://www.em.ca/~cockpits/http://www.desert-air.com/simparts/http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/http://www.leobodnar...oducts/BU0836X/

As far as I know, Bodner does not sell a light control board for overhead consoles. Please get your facts straight.

As far as I know, Bodner does not sell a light control board for overhead consoles. Please get your facts straight.

But he does have a switch board. You can add switches to it and assign them for lights etc... (what do you actually mean by "light control board"?).

What about "X-keys" products as appose to Bodnar's?http://www.xkeys.com/xkeys.phpFound another forums which deals with the same sort of stuff:http://www.viperpits...hp?topic=5390.0Can this be an alternative for Bodnar's boards?: This one looks good because you can add 128 switches etc, just check out the combos!!!http://www.simboards.com/product/SIM-board%20USB%20Input%20ModuleThis has few more switch spaces (you can add a few more switches than Bodnar's Boards):http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_81&products_id=235Or is Bodnar's the best and easiest? I need help deciding what to get! Please help out...

There was a guy who used to post here a lot - don't know whatever happened to him. Do a search for user name = Kimchoc. He did a pretty cool home cockpit setup, and there are links to pictures of his rig in many of his posts, and the last time I checked they were still active. It will give you an idea of what is possible with a little ingenuity, elbow grease, and love of the hobby. Good luck!

Hey Chuck, thanks. Have done a search and so many posts he's been in! Looks like ill have to open a few for some of the pics.Thx!

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