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Re: IFI Control System (OI/RC) - The Future???
An integrated USB port for some of the serial ports (program, dashboard, etc.) would be pretty awesome. USB joysticks are a little tricky, what with drivers and all--plus, how will folks wire up their custom controls?
One thing that would make me positively giddy would be a nice breakout box for the joystick ports, something in the vein of 116.
Alternatively, to rip a page out of 68's playbook, what about swapping out the three-pin Molex connectors for something like Cat5 cable? The wires inside are the right gauge, everything locks into place, the cable is cheap and crimpers are plentiful. I'd gladly take the weight penalty to use it.
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