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Hi,

Does anyone have any clever ways to control the TVR1A's direction and speed off of just the throttle stick?

ACTion suggested programming a PIC but that's way over my head. 

Thanks,

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[flashtwo]

Hi,

I had a combined throttle and direction stick with my steam boat for a while (using a PIC by the way), but reverted to separate controls because they gave better way of operating the boat.

For manoueverability, you can't beat slamming the engine into astern to avoid a collision without having to go through shutting the steam regulator and opening it again. Also, having found a suitable cruising speed, the setting isn't disturb if you want to go astern and then back to ahead.

You've also got the neutral position if you want to stop.

Ian

[KNO3]

I'm sure controlling the engine with just the throttle stick is possible with a more advanced remote, but I'd rather use separate controls for throttle and valve gear (direction). It's easier to finely adjust speed and perhaps even cut-off.