Neil, That joystick is a potentiometer based device. A potentiometer is not an on/off switch. This stick provides a variable voltage feedback to the Tx's processor which reads the voltage coming off the two pot's to determine the sticks position.
What you want is an on/off joystick which is a device that closes an array of switches. The old Atari joysticks were like this or you can buy this one: http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/JS-5/JOYSTICK/1.html Steve On Monday, March 12, 2012 12:54:47 PM UTC-4, neroc wrote: > > Im starting tests to determine what kind or controller I`ll use for my new > teatherd tank. > I have a collection of old transmitters that I hope will save me some work > building a control box. > I have made a simple test to see if i can use the TX . > I do not know why the motor doesnt turn when the stick is pressed. > Can anyone tell me why this very simple circuit wont work ? > > Neil R >> >> >> >> -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
