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JustMichael:
Isn't the casino-type wheel just a giant spinner? Something to think about... ;)
postkassen:
yes i did, but that would sent a constant signal to the computer for the duration of the spin? and how would the computer know where it stopped?
as far as i can see i have to make a wheel that sends one signal to the computer when it stops?
Chris:
--- Quote from: postkassen on December 10, 2004, 11:04:07 am ---yes i did, but that would sent a constant signal to the computer for the duration of the spin? and how would the computer know where it stopped?
as far as i can see i have to make a wheel that sends one signal to the computer when it stops?
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If you have buttons on the wheel, you need to deal with the wires twisting around on the spin. That obviously isn't going to fly.
What JustMichael seems to be suggesting is to use optical switches to determine how many slots the wheel has advanced, but if the names of the songs are on the wheel you'll have sync issues. The "flapper" that hits pegs on the wheel to slow it down and eventually stop it could be used the same way, but again you have sync issues.
jfunk:
Why not have a row of microswitches in a straight line along a radius out from the center (not on the wheel, but on the 'base').. As many switches as there are 'slots' on the wheel..
Then, have a tab corresponding to each microswitch next to each slot on the wheel. As the slot passes the row of switches, it clicks the appropriate one.. Just keep track of the last one clicked, and there you go! :)
Thoughts?
Chris:
--- Quote from: jfunk on December 10, 2004, 11:30:35 am ---Why not have a row of microswitches in a straight line along a radius out from the center (not on the wheel, but on the 'base')..
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