Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hi everyone, Just a word of warning to be careful when plugging in an external power supply to the Saitek Yoke. ONLY plug it in if you're 1000000% sure that everything is correct. There is asbolutely no protection in the yoke; be it a fuse or a diode, that prevents electrical damage to the device. I speak from experience. We now have 3 Saitek Yokes; 2 that work, and one, well, just look above! Regards, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Oh dear, Jack, Luckily I have a CH yoke, just usb. Link to post Share on other sites
GabethePilot 1 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Above where ? I want pictures of electrical destruction! Hehe... use a circuit breaker/surge protector adaptor for EVERYTHING PC. :001_th_smiles89: My link - £10 for 5 plugs :001_th_smiles76: Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Hi Gabe, It was nothing to do with the electrical supply itself. It is very easy to get the positive/negative terminals the wrong way round (especially if they are incorrectly labelled). My point is that there is ZERO protection (a 10 pence diode would hve done the trick). Hi Joe, Yes, CH Yokes do seem a better choice sometimes! The Saitek Yoke doesn't need power, however we were using its Hub quite a bit so we felt it necessary. Regards, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Jack, you're scaring me now. You know we discussed my intention of using a PS and it was because like you, I am using the hub to it's full potential so me thinking like a joiner, 'let's use a power supply', is scaring me now. I know about polarities :th_smiles73: so, as long as they are correct and the power supply is of the correct voltage, wattage etc, it should be fine eh?:001_th_smiles48: Be very careful how you reply to this because I WILL quote you in court :icon_thumbup: See you in the dock.:001_th_smiles89: I'll let you know how it goes, that is if you don't see me on Casualty first :icon_thumbup: Take care mate. Regards to Daddy. Brian Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Hi Brian, I just got your PM, so sorry, I don't usually check this forum and had, quite frankly, forgotten that I'd posted here! Silly me! Anyway, regarding your Yoke. Of course, if you get the voltage correct (5V), and the polarities are the correct way round (triple-triple-triple check this; we thought we had done it right, obviously it was otherwise), then there should be no problem. If, however, you want to avoid the problem in the first place, you can install a cheap 50p diode, or a diode + fuse. Dad kindly sketched this circuit diagram out: The Diode is a INS4001 model, and the Fuse is 1A rated. The "Black" and "Red" wires are these: It's the TOP TWO red/black wires, NOT the ones near the bottom (these have three wires so I guesss it's some sort of potentiometer). And what happens if it goes wrong... So yes, if you're absolutely sure everything is ok, go ahead. I do however, seriously reccommend you look into some circuit protection like I have listed above. Please keep me informed! Kindest regards, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks Jack & Martin. I do believe I can follow your circuit diagram. I will let you see what I have done before I wire it to my yoke. Regards Brian Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Hi Brian, Just to let you know; that circuit should not be used as a "tester". What I mean is, the polarities must be correct before you plug the 5V in. Altough the circuit will protect against this, you shouldn't think "oh, I don't know if its the right way round or not. I'll test it with the diode circuit". Think of it like an airbag in a car. It will protect you, yes, but it doesn't mean you can drive around at 200mph and not care if you crash. So yes, the circuit will protect against damagning the Yoke; but I thoroughly reccommend you get everything correct first, just incase. Of course, I don't mean to scare you. It is highly unlikely that, even if you do get the polarities wrong, it will damage the yoke. The fuse should stop too-high-a-current flowing through the circuit. If that made sense! Regards, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Hey Jack, It made perfect sense to me mate so no worries. If I'm correct in that reading between your lines there is a caveat in there, protecting you against said persecution from adopted Scots.:icon_thumbup: Love your work and looking forward to more of it when you get the rest done. Keep up the great work you and your Dad are doing.:001_th_smiles89: Regards to you both. B Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Haha! :icon_thumbup: No worries Brian. Last night, we managed to get through alot of work on the overhead panel. I shall post an update shortly. Jack Link to post Share on other sites
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