Galactic Pancakes

Hi, just a quick update; We've completed testing with the electronics package. I quite enjoyed flying around in IL2 BOS, as well as DCS A-10, Blackshark and P-51. Everything is working together well so that's another milestone checked off. Also want to thank everyone from the mailing list that took the time to fill out the quick survey. Some really interesting trends are developing, so we thought we'd open the survey to people on the forum as well. If you feel inclined to answer some questions that will directly shape our future offerings, please follow the link; Galactic Pancakes Survey We had a few issues with customs last week that have caused some delays, but other than that things are pretty much on track.

Thanks, glad you like it ;) Just wanted to update you. Sales have been brisk, so we've had to shorten the pre-order period. You now have until Dec 1 to lock-in the $100 off special price...after that the price will return to the normal $489.99. Thanks for all the interest!

Yes, the collective is about 50% designed, but we need to get ahold of some better reference materials before we can finish it 100%. We do not want to do a Bell 206 collective, we'd prefer to do an MD500. However, if someone can provide some good data on *any* collective, we may just go with whatever that turns out to be. Thanks again for your order!

Here's a sneak peek at the finished grip (minus hat switch). The buttons are rated for 1 million activations. Still undecided if we should go with black, grey or red buttons. Hope you like it.

Just a quick update. Got the first production run B8 grips in. They're pretty sweet. Will post some pictures tomorrow!

Hey, Thanks very much. The support is much appreciated!

Nice work! Learning how to use new materials and processes is half the fun ;)

Yes. I've got a final proof coming next week, then we'll be able to move into series production. Will post up some pics when it gets here.

And one last one showing a short stick setup for testing. Should give you an idea of scale with the grip.

As promised here are some pics of the spring arrangement. (Note, 1 spring is not installed.)

Hi Anton, Sorry for the delay. PM-ing you now.

Wow. Seriously? Those guys must have really pumped right arms ;) With the springs we have currently selected the stick forces at the grip, at full deflection, are about 0.250kgs. Now, that wasn't measured with the best of scales, so that number could be way off. However, it feels pretty good to me. It takes some effort to move it, and hold it deflected, but not so much it's going to be an issue. If there is an issue once people start playing with them, we can adjust the springs either way.

Will post a picture of the spring arrangement tomorrow morning. No, there is absolutely no play or backlash in the gimbal. The sensors mount on the front and side of the gimbal. There are two threaded holes below each axis. Standoffs are inserted there and there and the sensors are mounted on a PCB that is supported by the standoffs. The magnet rides on the end of the x and y axis bolts.

Sweet. Will be in touch with details shortly. Pedals are basically ready to go. The only question mark is do we make cast aluminum replica Bell 206 pedals, or a cheaper, easier version from sheet metal and bar stock. Still wrestling with that one.

Samek, if Kuky just wants the base unit, that means we would have a loose stick and grip. If that is the case I can put that aside for you if you'd like.