Best Rotary Encoder for Altimeter Setting, Heading Bug, Etc?

[Avro748]

The title says it all. I'm looking for a good rotary encoder for those, and I'm wondering what your experiences are. Since I'm using a monitor to display the gauges, and I want to have the monitor as close to the MIP as possible, I need something that doesn't take up too much space behind the panel.

Thanks

PS: Because you've all been so patient, here's a sneak preview of the unfinished captain's MIP:8450

[Avro748]

Many of you guys have already built home cockpits! Haven't you monitor gauge folk run into this before?
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The monitors in those pics look like they're right up against the panel!, I must know where to get rotary encoders like that!

[Perik]

Hi Avro748

You could do a search here at Mycockpits. Here is one:
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/show...hlight=encoder</SPAN> (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24771&highlight=encoder)

The question is what depth can you accept
and any specific Interface board you're aiming for?</SPAN>

[Avro748]

I'll be using the GP-Wiz board. It does have rotary support, and though it's not as good as the BBI-32, it's much faster and cheaper to ship to where I live.

Thanks

[Avro748]

Wow, I really should have searched before posting. I found the one I'm going to use now.

PS: I love your use of the encoder from a mouse. Quite ingenious.