Is it possible to change the rotary switch on a Thrustmaster wheel to a rotary encoder?

[oldgamergazza]

I have the TX wheel and open wheel type rim, I am keen to swap the rotary switch for a rotary encoder, I am unsure if the wheel would recognise one or maybe it would damage the board?
I have no knowledge of this type of thing
Any help appreciated.

 

[CC]

Hi,
Your best off reading down this 1st,
But you unless you can match the pole amounts + voltage wouldn’t really recommend switching them over could cause a short or damage something else on your wheel.

Rotary Switches Selection Guide: Types, Features, Applications | Engineering360

 

[stigs2cousin]

On LeoBodnar.com the difference between rotary encoder and rotary switch are explained.

From what I understand the two are not interchangeable because they send different signals to the board.

So unless you want to change the wheel to an USB board, i´m afraid you are out of luck.

If you drive on PC and want to do the conversion the mentioned company has you covered with everything necessary.
( and ships lightning fast from England to Germany, just took two days)

MFG Carsten

 

[oldgamergazza]

Thanks for the replies.