Go to Post Hey, I know that kid.... wait he is my son! - Mike Martus [more]
Home
Go Back   Chief Delphi > Competition > Rules/Strategy
CD-Media   CD-Spy  
portal register members calendar search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read FAQ rules

 
Closed Thread
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
  #1   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 26-01-2011, 02:53
TheJohnFisher TheJohnFisher is offline
Registered User
FRC #0368
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Honolulu, HI
Posts: 2
TheJohnFisher is an unknown quantity at this point
Steering Wheel Question

I am just wondering whether if USB-powered steering wheels are still available via online or in stores; since nowadays, those controllers require an AC adapter for power, and it is a possibility I might go with steering wheel for driving. Please help!

P.S. I'm not looking any platform in particular if there is any, as long it is USB-powered and can be programmed through the same port.
  #2   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 26-01-2011, 07:38
perlgerl perlgerl is offline
Michelle
FRC #0781 (Kinetic Knights)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: May 2010
Rookie Year: 2010
Location: Kincardine
Posts: 38
perlgerl is just really niceperlgerl is just really niceperlgerl is just really niceperlgerl is just really nice
Re: Steering Wheel Question

They are available. There are two different models in-stock at my favourite computer supply store. Look around for a vendor near you.
  #3   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 26-01-2011, 10:37
Joe Ross's Avatar Unsung FIRST Hero
Joe Ross Joe Ross is offline
Registered User
FRC #0330 (Beachbots)
Team Role: Engineer
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Rookie Year: 1997
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 8,559
Joe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond reputeJoe Ross has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Steering Wheel Question

In 2009 we used the Logitech MOMO racing wheel. It has an AC adapter but we didn't use it. Without the AC adapter, it didn't self center and you had to manually calibrate it at power up (put the wheel at both extremes), but it worked.
  #4   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 27-01-2011, 03:31
TheJohnFisher TheJohnFisher is offline
Registered User
FRC #0368
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Honolulu, HI
Posts: 2
TheJohnFisher is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Steering Wheel Question

A steering wheel that is primarily dependent on an AC adapter can be modified to be powered by USB? Are there any restrictions or precautions when going through this path? Other than the calibration setback...
Closed Thread


Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:40.

The Chief Delphi Forums are sponsored by Innovation First International, Inc.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Chief Delphi