Sim Pit Builder/Stick Modder Thread - Part 2 | Forums

[Tully__]

This is a continuation of Sim Pit Builder/Stick Modder Thread - Part 1

Last post of Part 1 is at http://forums.ubi.com/eve/foru...9521041437#9521041437

[Tully__]

This is a continuation of Sim Pit Builder/Stick Modder Thread - Part 1

Last post of Part 1 is at http://forums.ubi.com/eve/foru...9521041437#9521041437

[Buchon1974]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sokol__1:
Hils,

Look very good. A "WWII" style.

These wire in "V" are to adjust magnets position?

I see that you are master in use HALL sensors.

Sokol1 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thank you Sokol1. You work is an inspiration to all modders
The wire in "V" is the lever that moves the magnets arround the hall sensor. I´ve got a 70% of the hall´s tour, enough.

[GreyFox5]

For those trying to build throttles here are a couple of examples for ya.

http://kennair.com.au/throttles.html
http://kennair.com.au/throttles2.html

Also a lot of other ****pit ideas here: http://kennair.com.au/index.html

[NuMcA_of_CS]

Previous Designs

I have been trying to create my own controls for some time. I started by modding an old PSU, adding levers and controlling them with Leo Bodnar's BU0836. The outcome was this:

It was very fun to play with and very immersive, but since i do not have space for a proper arm-rest i suffered from tendon-fatigue . So i my next step was to build something as flat as possible, a bit less "****pit oriented" and more "desktop oriented".


Flight Console v2

I started designing it in AUTOCAD in order to see in 3d how it would function. After investing about 30 hours in designing i felt that it should be done right and searched for a laser cutter to make the plans real. After a small search, i found LaserMark Ltd in my town. It is a company that engraves guns, airplane and tank panels for the Greek Armed Force:
. Here is a video of engraving of jet airplanes on an aluminum plate: Lasermark@youtube.

I used plexiglas for the construction, because it was easy to find and easy to glue if needed. I used white plexi for the "face" of the console and black for the main body. I covered the white plexi with black self-adhesive vinyl film and then engraved the letters and cut the holes so as to be able to backlight the panel. I used 120 led-strip for light For controls i used once again the much-appreciated BU0836. This is the outcome:


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Custom solution for head-tracking:

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More photos in my photo-album: Console@Photobucket

Videos in Youtube of console: <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI> Analog Mixture Control
<LI> Demonstration flight (with real sound) [/list]
PS: The letters look a bit blurry, because i was supposed to peel off the remaining vinyl after the stencil-cut. But i didn't since i am too afraid that i will spoil it. See the detail on "C" of "pit-C-h":
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[Vanderstok]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GreyFox5:
For those trying to build throttles here are a couple of examples for ya.

http://kennair.com.au/throttles.html
http://kennair.com.au/throttles2.html

Also a lot of other ****pit ideas here: http://kennair.com.au/index.html </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Excellent site, thanks! Just what I need to get started with my own throttle...

[rnzoli]

Re. NuMcA_of_CS
10 x WOW!

[Steven190]

Throttles are easy to build.

I used the BU0836 from Leo and fab the base and lever.






I used a 270 degree turn pot. with a 5/8"knob against a 3" radius wheel, cut in half.

[Uufflakke]

Looks very good NuMcA_of_CS.
Me as a technoob won't be able to make something like that. But I like to visit this thread once in a while to see all those simpit images.
But do I see something in your comment what doesn't seem to be allowed to mention or to link?

[NuMcA_of_CS]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Uufflakke:
But do I see something in your comment what doesn't seem to be allowed to mention or to link? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Do you mean the comment about the controller and the engraving company?? I just wanted to present this information, to create a "How to" where people could find solutions on similar projects... If by any mean this is a foul play, i would be quick to change the post! Sorry if i crossed any line.