Can I use a buddy box and not transmitter?

[dmincin]

I did a search and see this question asked over a year ago, but no answer.

Does anyone know if it is possible to use an actually trainer buddy box to connect to a PC? I don't have a transmitter or plane yet, but I want to practice with FMS. I was thinking I could buy a buddy box off of Ebay for $20 and use that to learn.

Is this possible? Has it been done before? I would think there are atleast potentiometers on the sticks that could be rigged up for some type of joystick interface, right?

Thank you for any help!

Dave.

[Steve Lewin]

Yes it's possible. You may need to get a battery for the buddy box though. They often don't have one as it is not needed for training as the power comes from the other transmitter.

Steve