Galactic Pancakes

Bit of an update for you guys today.

Thanks for the link! Hadn't seen that one.

Hi, I'm trying to find images, drawings and measurements for the collective lever on the MD500. Does anybody have anything they can share, or any thoughts about a good place to go looking? Thanks John

Just a quick shot of the 3d printed test article. Everything seems to fit well, and the feel is very similar to the original.

Hi Samek. I can't make any promises just now, but it's a definite possibility. If you could get a group of interested people to sign up on our website that would certainly help. ;) In the meantime, we've added the wrist relief and looks like it's ready to start getting moulds made.

Not sure if it's helpful, but I have a highres B17G model I would contribute if it would help get this done. I understand the model and textures are easy compared to the coding...but it's a start.

Hi! Yes that's a possibility. You would have to rig up something to mate the two together, but I suppose if you sent me some measurements we could 3d print a one off adapter. You would still have to wire up the buttons though...

Trying to decide if the grip should have the wrist relief added to the bottom. What do you guys think?

Nice in cockpit CF-18 video.

Holy crap! Nice work. I hope you're not planning on moving any time soon!

The Phantom is a good call...But I'd vote for the Harrier! As other have said, lots of potential for great missions.

Hi, Thanks for the feedback. I'm aiming to keep everything under $500...$350-$450 if possible. I know that's still alot of money, but compared to some other floor mounted sticks I think that's reasonable. At the moment I'm waiting for a few different quotes for parts like buttons. They're more expensive than you'd think. I'll keep you updated as things develop. As I say, I'll start getting finished parts back end of next week, so I'll be able to post some pictures of the real thing then. Thanks again for your interest. John

Hi, I'm not sure if this would be considered spam, and if so please let me know. I just wanted to let you guys know about a project I have been working on for a long time. It is nearing completion and I can't stay quiet about it anymore. I've been designing, and now manufacturing, a new line of replica controls for flight sims. I've wanted to get a full-scale floor mounted stick for a long time, but the few that are available are way too expensive. So, after years of looking on eBay I was finally able to get ahold of a Huey cyclic stick, and Jet Ranger pedals. After taking them apart it was obvious they could be used as a template for a new, custom built stick. So, I've taken alot of time, and not a small amount of money, and started producing controls. The first item is a replica stick, based on the Huey stick, with the length adjusted for proper use with the height of a typical office chair. The first batch of protoypes is currently being manufactured, and I don't expect to begin sales and shipping until January, but I just wanted to introduce myself, and what I've been up to. There are some pictures over at the website, and I'll post a link if no one objects. For now, here is a sneak peek at the cyclic, and a wallpaper. Thanks John http://www.galactic-pancakes.com http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0280/6098/products/Catalog_Stick_MKIII-01a_1024x1024.jpg?306 http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0280/6098/files/GP_Wallpaper-02.jpg?293