Thank you to everyone who has completed the http://goo.gl/forms/JvgBOesU53 survey.
There were a few comments from people without contact details and I was hoping for few more details.
Apparently Schilling Robotics used a similar input device on some of their UHD Vehicles but I can’t find any reference to this. Please could somebody point me to an image or link?
There was also a comment about durability and whether it is splash-proof.
The current design isn’t IP rated but we designed it with non-contact sensors so we can pot all the electronics in epoxy. The scroll wheel is the main problem but we’re looking at options to replace it with a mini-joystick. How important is IP rating. I know it might limit us a bit for pier-based jobs but what about for work vans or offshore?
It’s mainly machined from aluminium and ceramic anodised so is certainly durable. The gimbal is ball-raced on the non-contact sensors won’t wear down.
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