Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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So I I’m in need of an electronic steering wheel, IP68 of course …
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After finishing my dual electronic engine control lever IP68 (link below), I suddenly realized that besides controlling speed it would be quite useful if I could also control direction. So now I need an electronic steering wheel too. Or do I?

After writing up some ad hoc requirements, we do a detailed analysis of those. This includes an excursion into the history of marine steering mechanisms (feel free to skip that). I also measure how strong I am, pulling on a wheel (quite entertaining)

00:00 Intro – the need for speed is satisfied, now I need to steer
01:27 Requirements – what comes ad hoc / naively to mind
04:00 History of steering – it’s all about mechanical advantage
13:47 Multi-turn wheel – not required for electronic steering
16:48 Repeatability – not absolutely required, but convenient
19:04 Reasonable forces – the wheel has to withstand
26:23 Wrap-up – next are some statics calculations, bye
26:52 Outtake – pile of books collapsing under load

Electronic Steering Wheel / Rudder Jog IP68 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwq-2MnM58FKrnzZWU2bHFcVZ-LgADujJ
Dual Electronic Engine Control Lever IP68 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwq-2MnM58FLQ468e5-wzV6_MeqT4Zd5T

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