====== Main Controls (Aileron, Elevator, Rudder) ======

Also see [[projects:a4sim:stick|Stick]].

The original simulator has a robust implementation, consisting of heavy-duty bell-cranks, pivot bearings and push-rods. Each is mechanically linked so that it slides one of 3 linear potentiometers. Resistance measures between a minimum of about 600 ohms, to approximately 8K ohms. The aileron potentiometer has some movement limitation, so it might have different measurements.

{{a4sim:flightcontrolpotentiometer_size640.jpg?direct&200|One of three flight control potentiometers}}

In the photo (click it to enlarge), the fingers point to the two active connection points (5 and 6).