rel4y
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No, it doesnt influence the force transmission in any way and is purely preference. I would actually advise against using the 13 deg tailpiece in a desktop config. The 13 deg forward tilt actually results in the stick being upright in the real F-16 cockpit, but in a rather unnatural tilt in a desktop setting.
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Yes, send me an email. You can find the email address in the first post. I plan to offer a little mainboard that can use Uri_Bas amazing software. With that you can choose several modi & presets, eg. Block 30 analog FLCS, Block 40 digital FLCS and custom. The custom setting lets you specify your own lbf/ kgf max force for each axis. Once the first production units are realized, I will check if the software works as expected and ask Uri_Ba for permission to use his great work.
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Thanks for all the interest in our F-16 pedals. The next project is geared towards the WWII crowd. Enthusiasts will easily recognize which warbird they are modeled after! The footrests are modeled after the original blueprints, have the same top notch screw inserts as the F-16 prints and even sport the letters & logo. Of course the internal structure is again reinforced based on FEM simulation and should be able to stand up to mindnumbing abuse (eg trace hanging on them ). Interestingly, these pedals are much larger than the F-16 ones and therefore take even longer to print, 27h geez.. The prototype prints are already underway and should be finished tonight. I am quite excited for the results. Currently, this is just a work in progress and still subject to change.
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~320€ I think. Ok, I saw your email and will make a CAD model tonight. The connector seems to be a JST PH type which I am sure I have laying around somewhere. The dimensions are a bit different from the usual TM pots Sokol linked above. But should be unproblematic.
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Haha, its an awesome technique isnt it?! I used in a different way than shown in the video so it only replaces infill and doesnt disturb the outer perimeters/ layers. But that video is where I got the idea from.
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Yeah, they just differ in the mounting plate. https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/188571-tm-cougar-sealed-magnetoresistive-hall-sensor-kits/?do=findComment&comment=4432743 The force sensing mod will support TM Cougar, TM Warthog, TM F-22 Pro and F-16 Simpits. I am also thinking about a standalone version, but thats a topic for later on.
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Hey, I dont have a Warthog Throttle personally, but I may have something that fits. It was initially designed to replace the TM16000 Z axis pot, but looks quite similiar. Below, I will attach some pictures. Could you please measure the dimensions of the pot and show me a close up of the unplugged connector? This should actually be easy to adapt. You can also email me under mtwsims(at)tutamail(dot)com. Sorry mate, they are not ready yet. I will order another batch of SLS prints next week and very much hope they will turn out great! The last prints were a desaster and I actually got a refund from Shapeways.. Here is quick render for the people waiting for the Force sensing mod. This is the final design of the Warthog variant btw. So dont worry, it is progressing and a lot of stuff is going on in the background.
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They are printed of a filament which is a sort of chimera between PLA and PETG. They have pretty thick perimeters & top/ bottom layers and (I believe) ~30% infill. However, the internals are reinforced along internal force paths with an interesting method based on FEM. I borrowed the idea from this youtuber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0YsC53mFvY Trace is ready for serial production, but printing will be on demand as he said above. The pedals are 50€ and shipping is about 20€ tracked internationally (depending on your country).
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Wow! Amazing documentation, thank you for your awesome work my friend!
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Here is an update on the MFG Crosswind F-16 combat footrests:
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After taking quite some time off on this project, it is time for a reboot. (wow that was in 2018 https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/188571-tm-cougar-sealed-magnetoresistive-hall-sensor-kits/?do=findComment&comment=3680810 ) This time a good friend of mine (trace) has joined forces with me and we have significantly improved the design structurally as well as the workflow. Since I was too lazy to 3D print these, now he is in charge of that. The pedals are plastic 3D printed, shaped to original F-16 specs and have two different settings for width adjustments of around 25mm (~1 in) difference. Print time is a ridiculous 22h per pedal. Each pedal has 4 high quality Ruthex metal inserts which are molten into the 3D print and can take quite a lot of force (over 2000N pullout). Furthermore, there is no wear after several screw cylces, so you can trial your favorite foot distance with good conscience. The surrounding structure of the inserts is significantly reinforced, so that torsion forces can be absorbed. Summarized, it should be rigid as hell! We have made one golden set of pedals just to show off, the production units are silver like the real deal. Here are some low quality pics my prototype version from 2018 installed on the Crosswinds. On the first pic it looks like the wider width setting was used, second pic shows the smaller width setting. They are printed of a filament which is a sort of chimera between PLA and PETG. They have pretty thick perimeters & top/ bottom layers and (I believe) ~30% infill. However, the internals are reinforced along internal force paths with an interesting method based on FEM. I borrowed the idea from this youtuber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0YsC53mFvY Please check out the videos demonstrating the strength of our construction below: click me Trace is doing the serial production, but printing will be on demand. The pedals are 50€ and shipping is about 20€ tracked internationally (depending on your country). Please send trace a PM if you are interested in a set!
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Yeah, recently I have found the last missing piece to the puzzle. I have been looking for one of the connectors for ages and finally was able to source it. The Force Sensor will most likely be released mid-end Q1 2021. There is some commercial interest as well.
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Phew, just finished a new batch of Cougar stick sensors, Cougar Throttle hall sensors, CH sensors, GMR sensors and Cougar Ministicks. While I am certainly no expert on dying 3D printed parts, I think the result turned out pretty decent. The Cougar Slew will now be added as a regular item to the list of Cougar mods. The ANT and RNG pots are not ready, because the Shapeways prints turned out awful as somebody there decided to print them in the wrong orientation. The Cougar Throttle USB adapters and CH upgrade mainboards are out at the moment as I am still waiting for a new shipment of MCUs. The new info will have to wait a few more days.
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Hey guys, My last two weeks were a bit rough and the mods were all sold out. So I wasnt very responsive via email, but I will reply to all emails now. Most packages with new parts have arrived and the last is expected tomorrow. So, mid week all mods should be back in stock. There is also some great info about new stuff that I will post as soon as I have worked through the emails. Thank you for the patience folks! Have a great 2. advent Sunday.
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Awesome, glad to hear! :) You can connect any of the three wires to a GND (ground) pin and the LEDs will light up. You can connect it somehow to the green wire going into the same PCB, as this one is the ground connection of the throttle sensor. There are also 3 unused ground pins available on the upgrade mainboard itself, one on the shift reg and two on the digital axes pins. The second picture shows how you can put in a little cable bridge to light up the green LED eg. This is probably the easiest way.
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The Ministick itself is plug and play. Same connector, same footprint, same calibration procedure. But you do need to loosen some screws to get into the throttle grip first. :)
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Yes, thats right. I am currently out, but they will be restocked end of November.
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SEPA = Single Euro Payments Area That is the standard european bank transaction system (via IBAN).
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You only need to look at the first post really, the rest is just chit chat and news.
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Check out my thread, I got exactly what you need. The mod is called TM Cougar Throttle standalone USB adapter. :) https://forums.eagle.ru/forum/englis...ll-sensor-kits
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Yes, shipping times are horrendous at the moment to basically everywhere, but especially to North America! However, I am glad that it has finally arrived and you are happy with it. :) The CH upgrade mainboard is suitable for all USB CH devices (Fighterstick, Combatstick, Pro Throttle, Pro Pedals, Throttle Quadrant). The only difference is a change in firmware layout but that can be switched easily at will. Hardware wise all CH upgarde mainboards are the same and fit all CH devices. It can also be used to convert all Gameport CH devices to USB, but that needs soldering skills and an extra shift register.
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Hey, I did not receive any email from you. Can you please resend it to mtwsims@tutamail.com?
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Hey, Can you please send me an email? I think that way its gonna be easier. If you only connect the USB adapter via USB and not to the green throttle PCB one LED should light up on the blue Pro Micro.
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Hey Eduardo, Sorry to say, but your country is sadly still off limits for me. Postal service indicates it may be possible to ship again in December. But who knows.. Hello, Yes it does. The original CH mainboard has a 8 Bit (256 points or 0.234°/point) resolution and the new mainboard has a 12 Bit resolution (4096 points or 0.0146°/point). So theoretically thats about a 16x increase in resolution. Realistically its abit less on both as these ADCs dont operate rail to rail.
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Wiring on the Arduino looks OK. Your connections to the Mini DIN I cant check. Have you saved your settings in MMJoy? Id check the Mini DIN connections again, its easy to mess them up. VCC = orange GND = blue SCK = yellow CS = red DTA = brown
