System design

The encoder controller needs some prerequisites to be used.

• 5V power supply via microUSB socket
• Ethernet network for communication
• automatic IP-v4 address assignment via DHCP
• Controller software

These necessary conditions can be fulfilled by the following devices:

• USB plug-in power supply unit, USB hub with external power supply or USB connection of the PC
• Ethernet switch provides the node between the encoder controller and the PC
• DHCP server for automatic address assignment. A Router that provides an Internet connection has a DHCP server built in. This server assigns IP addresses to new devices in the network. Such a router does not need to have an Internet connection to use the DHCP function. Usually an Ethernet switch is integrated, which is sufficient for first tests.
• Alternatively, DHCP software can be installed on the Windows PC to implement such an IP address assignment.
• The SimConnect Client or the X-Plane Plugin can be used as controller software.

Principle representation of a network with the encoder controller

The controller is used in building a cockpit panel PC.