+1 to those sentiments
Yes, PAS and e-PAS have been around some time. Having said that it didn't occur to me to raid the scrap yard. The downside is knowing exactly...
I said earlier that Encoders are relative rather than absolute, usually true. However it does seem that you can source Absolute Multiturn IPxx...
Thanks, good call/tip. :) I'm on a tight budget so buying one isn't an option. Hypro Marine by the look of it... good call, wasn't aware of...
:) It does help, please continue! I've no issue with anyone playing Devils Advocate, that was the whole point of me posting... for people to...
:) Indeed, all Pots have a finite life but what in life doesn't? Cheap pots can't be compared to 4-10 million cycle life expectancy...
Indeed. Alas my Rudder isn't a typical 'tiller' setup but is actuated via a shaft & gearbox arrangement. Physically installing limit switches is...
I have bought and installed a few of those to cars & vans. That would work as a rough indicator but not good enough to know if/when you...
Thanks for the ideas but you're overthinking it. A Hollow Shaft Potentiometer would do the job. It would need to be a Pot rather than an Encoder...
No problem. When the Wheel is physically decoupled from the Rudder I do think it important to keep track of where each is. When the...
I think I've had a better thought for the choice of motor. Hybrid Stepper, still with a right angle hollow shaft gearbox (but no need for worm...
If you had AutoCAD you could have got the free version of ARQN by TANSL of these forums. I mention it only because it isn't unusual to see...
Yes, a good point. I'd thought of that but left it out above as the post was getting rather long as it was. Aesthetically the old Ships Wheel...
I'm looking into the numbers involved in converting an old steering solution to be a new shiny Steer By Wire. I'd appreciate fresh eyes, both on...
I'm happy for you to use the final report as a Case Study.
I understand your point. I'm a dummy (no, really I am... as regards this conversation topic anyway). I wanted resistance numbers for my boat so...
Absolutely, his accuracy is only limited by the poor information I've been able to provide him. Plus of course he's not doing a full exercise...
@PAR - Thanks, I've sent you a detailed response via e-mail. @TANSL - Many thanks! Again, several e-mails back and forth. As a general update,...
Thanks TANSL, great that you gave it a look - I've sent you an e-mail in response.
TANSL has had a quick look at the Lines info (low-res versions) I have and think there *might* be enough to get the job done so is going to look...
