12-02-2015, 11:39
So, I guess that by decreasing resistance (using an R8 component with 10 instead of a "15 to 20 KOhm, 3362P-1-203 Variable Resistor") we should get a "stronger" signal.
Seems it's a design issue as it tries to get 16 possible directions using only 8 switches (the combination part by activating two simultaneously does not work accurately).
![[Image: W8681_wind_gauge_circuit_board_2.jpg]](http://www.digitalham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/W8681_wind_gauge_circuit_board_2.jpg)
from: W8681 wind direction indicator disassembly
Seems it's a design issue as it tries to get 16 possible directions using only 8 switches (the combination part by activating two simultaneously does not work accurately).
![[Image: W8681_wind_gauge_circuit_board_2.jpg]](http://www.digitalham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/W8681_wind_gauge_circuit_board_2.jpg)
from: W8681 wind direction indicator disassembly

