8X Rotary Converter


Set of Encoders (4)

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EPIC USB EPICenter ver.50 EPL Code:

Posted 9/12/2002
After many requests, here is my full EPL code, using EPICenter ver.50, with EEPROM checksum 0xCFDF.

The 8XRC Octal Rotary Encoder Interface
Posted 8/22/2002
After months of development, we're very happy to announce the 8X-RC is available to the public! With this new card for your sim, you can add up to 8 mechanical or Optical rotary encoders to your sim setup. Just as flexible as the original QRC, this card adds even more flexibility to your oversim sim experience.

Click on the links above to find out more...

Looking for Work?

Posted 8/21/2002
Looking for a project, something to do or just plain bored?
Looking for an experience that pays in job satisfaction and experience? Read on!

We are currently looking to fill 3 positions:

Windows Server Admin/Developer
Must be a self-starter, able to pick up the ball at a moment's notice and a demonstrated teamplayer with preferably the following skillsets:

  • C/C++/C#/ASP/XML Programmer
  • Server Manager/Admin, able to install, maintain services
  • Network Specialist, (TCP/UDP Protocols)
  • DirectX/OpenGL/GDI/GDI+

Middle-Level Developer (2 Slots)
Same skills as listed above, but with a tighter focus. Needs to be flexible as these positions will bounce between Client & Server projects as required

SQL Server Developer/DBA
Should be familiar with high-speed, multi-threaded applications, Knowledge Expert on T/SQL, Stored Procedures, performance tuning, DRI, Indexing, normalization,
ODBC/SQL-DMO/ADO/JDBC.

Please Note: These are not paid positions yet (But WILL be!). We are looking for quality individuals who can devote 2-3 hours a night, 3-4 days a week. We are building an incredible product and the time to get in is now.


Interested parties only, please email raysot@attbi.com with your resume and a brief description of your skillset.

Ray Sotkiewicz

New Facelifts

Posted 7/31/2002
Even as we write this, it's difficult to believe that we're getting geared up for the Fall/Winter season, when everyone hunkers down for some serious simming. Beta testing the EPIC USB is going well. After all of this, I hope we at least get a t-shirt!

Look for upcoming posts about the new look of EPL code, more site revisions, and more products that will surely be a welcome addition to any hardcore simmer.

Blue Skies for now!


These generous people have donated services or material to make BSU what it is! Please visit our Sponsors soon!


Real 777MCP Shots

A good friend of mine 'donated' the faceplates seen in these latest photos

The Quad Rotary Converter(QRC)

The most flexible rotary control add-on card for your simulator. Use it to control Autopilot, EFIS Radio or anything requiring a rotary encoder. A single QRC can drive 2 keyboard encoders or any EPIC system. Can be wired to the EMDA card from CSI.

For more info or to order, go here.

EPIC USB SNEAK PEEK

Posted 1/24/2002

Here's the latest version of some EPL code I've been working on for the EPIC USB. It looks a lot different. If you are familiar with the C programming language, you should see many things familiar.

Here's some of the things you can expect:

1. All EPL Code is case-sensitive now
2. Variables can now be set with an upper and lower limit. They can also be made to wrap around or stop at the limits.
3. The over syntax and constructs are much simpler to use
4. Working with displays is infinitely simpler. e.g.: Display(Com1_Active, Mod, Row, "999.99")
5. Display lead-zero blanking depending on how display is defined
6. Decimal points are now incredibly simple. (See #4)
7. 'Devices' can be defined, which include connectors, displays, rotaries and buttons
8. Buttons are much easier to define and work with.

Overall, EPIC USB syntax just 'feels' more like a programming language, thanks to the efforts of the Developers and numerous Beta testers.

For a preview of the new code, click here.