Miles Vorkosigan

I have had a lot of problems with the right throttle. The rubber friction pad seemed to become liquid and ooze out the bottom. I made my own from some teflon type plastic (no idea what it was, it is backing for an edge sander). Still not great, a bit sloppy but better than it was without anything at all.

I will take the Warthog if it is still available if I can afford shipping to the US. Linden got back to me with shipping, too steep for me but he is a good guy for finding out for me, thanks.

Here is a good thread with how-to videos on setting up buttons and switches only with Helios. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=80106

Sweet!

Very impressive panels, love the texturing. You had me worried, I am using Teensy++2.0 project boards for my controls. Each one is programmed to be recognized as a unique controller with up to 40 direct inputs/outputs 8 axis, etc. Plugged a couple of them in and fired up Helios; they were recognized and work perfectly. Not sure why your i/o board would not be seen by the program. But I do not yet even know how to work with the Helios, I am very much looking forward to using the tool. Thanks Gadroc!

I have been modding my Suncom HOTAS based on these pictures: http://aerotronicsllc.com/f18FLCS.htm I will get some pictures of my progress up later this week here: http://hornetpits.org/index.php

I am building an F/A-18C, also using a DIY CNC router for the parts. As well as converting a Suncom F-15 HOTAS for use in the F-18. So far I have the seat started by cutting out the laticework frame for the seat base, and most of the work on the stick is done, just stuck on adding a second switch to the main trigger. Found some great information about doing this mod on the internet, including SimHQ but so far I am not happy with the results. I have a build thread at Hornetpits.org. http://hornetpits.org/index.php

Subbed, a buddy and I are also starting F-18 pits. Look forward to following your progress.

Opening this thread up to jump on the bandwagon. I too use Teensy(++2.0) controller boards for simpit building. But so far only as input devices (40ish buttons, 8 axis, digital encoders, hat switches, etc etc). I would like to be able to receive data from DCS in order to light up warning messages, run digital information disiplays, gauges, dials, and so on. Unfortunately I am not a programmer, and that is what this project would require; someone who knows how to write a program that would accept the output from DCS and then translate it to the language that the Teensy would understand. This has been successfully done in X-Planes through the efforts of a few skilled programmers who are also flight sim enthusiasts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYYS-dVS2vg

A couple of years ago I made a rollout setup for my Warthog controllers. This way I can slide them away when not in use. To "pretty it up" I engraved maple drawer heads on the CNC with the Warthog logo delineating the throttle and the stick. I thought I would share the CAD files (in DXF format) if anyone wants them. Enjoy Warthog Logo DXF.zip

I am not sure what you mean by products unless you are asking about IL-2 1946 and the subsequent mod packs such as UP3?

Some games, IL-2 1946...even with UP3 installed, will only see one of two joysticks if they have the same identifier in windows. So I can only use one of my two BU0836X boards with that game. Yes, it is an old game, but still heavily followed. Hopefully no new games do this but you never know. It would be nice if there was a way for the program to see unique names rather than the order in which the joysticks are plugged in (joy1, joy2, etc).

This would be a perfect replacement for my two Bodnar BU0836X boards if I came across any issues using them in the future. As far as advertising, you should find a volunteer who would be willing to use your product in their build and post the build thread on here, Viper-pits.org, Simhq, and a couple of the other commercial flight Sim sites. That would certainly get the word out. Wish I had known about these a long time ago. I only needed 10 of the 16 axis that I have, hence buying two Bodnar boards. Quick question though, you mention that Windows sees these boards as two separate joysticks? Are there unique IDs for each or do they use the same ID (like the BU0836X does)? This has caused issues for me in the past with certain games.

I tried to build my simpit as generic as possible but I think Simpit 2.0 will lean toward the DSC-A10. Still, Gene's efforts are inspiring, especially his three projector setup. I like the half bubble posted earlier (youtube link) but I do not like the distortion at the edges. I will need to mumble to myself for a while to figure out what I do want on the next build ;)

The three projector setup is not patented, and he does share how he made it. The collimated setup is based on patented information (he does not hold a patent) but he is willing to share if he can get permission from the original patent holder to do so for DIY, non commercial, use. But, looking at his setup could, and does, inspire further research on the project. But still, it certainly is nice to look at ;)

Check out Gene Buckles' DIY collimated display (just like multi million dollar military simulators use): http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll/collimated_display.html Gene has also done a DIY three projector setup building his own projectors from 15" LCD monitors! Scroll down to see it: http://geneb.simpits.org/ This is the same guy that has a real F15 fuselage and is building a simulator out of it: http://www.f15sim.com/ Really impressive stuff