DIY Homemade rudder pedals connection question?

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Hi. I have used a slide potentiometer with 3 wires. How would I now connect that to my PC so that it is recognised? Can those wires be connected to a USB connector for instance? Thanks for any info.

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You will need some kind of interface hardware to connect them to.

Cheapest and easiest way is take apart a cheap USB joystick, or alternatively something like the Bodner interface boards but you will still need the USB lead etc.

 

http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=94

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Many thanks. I think a cheap joystick maybe the answer. I'm assuming I can rejoin the wires from a throttle for instance. I read that the resistance must be the same as the pot in the joystick though. Not sure how I'd check that.

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Cancel last. I've just purchased the joystick controller interface board. That is perfect for my needs.

Thank you once again, especially for that link.