New BU0836X from Leo Bodnar

[ian@737ng.co.uk]

yes i know we all use the BU0836, but have you seen the new BU0836X? no more soldering matrix boards and no working out is this the row or the column. simple push fits neatly labelled. and it can accept encoder inputs as well. i've died and gone to heaven.
works really well with the Opencockpits CTS288 encoder. here's the EFIS I made for the PMDG test rig http://www.737ng.co.uk/EFIS_BU0836_HOWTO.pdf.
we're onto a winner here
regards to everyone..... ian

[dnoize]

good Job Ian,

And well documented. Thanks for sharing.

I use Leo's interface myself and wasnt aware of this capability.

Thanks again !

Stef

[Westozy]

Good to see you here Ian!

Gwyn

[luisgordo]

Thanks for sharing Ian! Very nice improvement to the BU0836! 8)

[Trevor Hale]

That is one really slick piece of kit. Great post.

Thanks again, and welcome to Mycockpit.org.

Best regards,

Trev
Mycockpit Admin

[Kennair]

Now that is innovative. Having spent hours building my own connection card for both Leo's and Opencockpit joysticks and interfaces, I would much rather pay for this simple solution. I'm gonna have to get me one!

Perhaps there should be an annual (or monthly?) award for the most helpful and cost effective flightsim addition?? I know there would be a host of contenders along with this one.

Ken.

[magicaldr]

Cant find it on Leo's site. Am I going blind or is this a future item?

[luisgordo]

Can't find it on Leo's site either... ?

[ian@737ng.co.uk]

gentlemen good day....
that's because it's a new product. i've spoken to leo and he's only just finished the first batch of half a dozen or so. i'll have one by the weekend and will post comments when i get it in my workshop. ask leo if you want one - lbodnar@dsl.pipex.com :o)
happy landings.... ian

[magicaldr]

Cheers Ian, just working out my next phase and will need an interface for it. As I am still at the pen and paper stage for next cockpit I have the time to wait for him to get into full swing :)

Still looks great, and the rotary encoder support will be very useful.

[Gordon Turner]

G'day Ian, I'm relatively new to MyCockpit bit I have been a devotee of you website for many months. Just got off emailing Leo who advises that though the item is not advertised on his website, they are available for shipping immediately (got mine in already) for 45 pounds plus postage.

Keep udating your site as its a wealth of invaluable knowledge for new builders like me.

Regards,

Gordon:p

[ian@737ng.co.uk]

hello captains.........
just for your information......
BU0836X is now up on Leo's site at http://www.leobodnar.com/products/BU0836X/
i've got one on the control board and it's working really well. i didn't realise it's 12 bit resolution, so the axes are going to be really accurate.
no diodes, no matrix board, so takes up 1/3 room of the usual setup - RESULT
and the connection is sooooo easy.
i've tried it out with the Opencockpits CTS288 rotary encoders and some others i got off e-bay and it doesn't skip a beat.
been playing with hooking the encoders up thru FSUIPC and assigning them to elevator and rudder trim, both working perfectly.
anybody know of any 2 bit dual encoders that i can use on the N1set and Spd Ref ?


hello gordon........ this card is the dog's danglers :o)
i'm planning a reasonably serious upgrade this summer on the cockpit computer and wiring systems and the BU0836X is going to save me so much grief. you'll love it.
the encoder capability has really opened up some new avenues for us. when i have finished playing, i will put the details on my site and post them here, but that will not be for a month or so because i have too much to do getting everything finished for the upgrade.
but i have already assigned two encoders on the card and assigned them in FSUIPC, one for manual elevator trim (in my TQ) and one for rudder trim on my pedestal (they both work fine with the PMDG).

regards ... ian

[Kennair]

So this card also works with encoders other than the CTS288? I bought those Chinese encoders off ebay (10 for $20AUD), which don't work with the OC interfaces, but if they work with Leo's card it will be a boon to this hobby!

Looks like Leo's getting another order.

Ken.

[AndyT]

Now thats what I call a real improvement.

[ian@737ng.co.uk]

hello ken......
i take it you means these encoders. i have a couple here, so i'll hook one up tomorrow and advise the results.......
watch this space .... rgds ... ian

[ian@737ng.co.uk]

hello chums........
ok, the two bit gray chinese encoders which ken mentioned (shown in my earlier post), do work with the new BU0836X card.
i have hooked up a couple this morning and BINGO :o)
this is where i got them from. GB£8 (US$16) delivered for 10 and he throws in the knobs.
great source of cheap high intensity LED's as well (and he throws in the resistors).
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Sure-Electronics. takes about 7-10 days to arrive, but hey they're cheap.
i also tried some alpha 4 bit encoders and they work as well.
so, we're cooking now.
regards to all...... ian

[dimimiras]

hello everybody.

I am an cockpit build amateur and i want some help in the following :
I want to purchase this BUO836X encoder and i want to ask if i can connect 3 slide pots (throttles) ,rotary pots (avionics controls 6 ) and toggle switches 20 .
and how do i connect each type .

Thank you
Dimimiras

[jmig]

hello everybody.

I am an cockpit build amateur and i want some help in the following :
I want to purchase this BUO836X encoder and i want to ask if i can connect 3 slide pots (throttles) ,rotary pots (avionics controls 6 ) and toggle switches 20 .
and how do i connect each type .

Thank you
Dimimiras

I answered you on the other thread you posted.

[flytui]

Hello,

I have purchased the BU0836X and connected some buttons for some test.
It works great.
Now,i have a problem with Reality XP and FSUIPC,when trying to assign buttons.

What i wanted was to assign a button for the Reality xp gns430 power switch.
As i already have a gear button in my cockpit i do not need the G key and want it to assign it to my desire.

So,i went to the config file in Reality xp folder and assign the "G" to power switch of the GNS 430.
Then i went back to FSUIPC and select it inthe "press for key" window.
And assign button 1 for it.

Then,it works with the keyboard,when i press "G" the GNS 430 turns on and off.But with the button,it does not work.

Can anyone could tell me what i am doeing wrong?

Thanks.

Olivier