FlyingFighter511

Hello, this is a nice work, i'd like to know what type of screen do you use for this MFCD ?

Hello! What do you mean by this is your idea? If I plan to give my plans? I'll share the uh-1 lever' stl in some month, right now I can't access them

Axis ?

Behind this collective project I'm as well trying to solve this cyclic problem. Before my TM warthog that I didn't like that much and now my virpil, I had the logitech G940 Flight System using FFB. It was the best stick I had to use for helicopter + trimmming your jet and having your stick moving by itself is just awesome. But this system is old, and had some problems due to FFB driven by motors. That's why I'm now trying to develop a magnetic held stick, just like it would be IRL. Again not the first one to do so, but i'll try to have my vision of the thing done. ATM, I did just tried to use this magnetic brake to anchor a collective prototype. Thank you guys I appreciate !

1st huey unit, still some work to be done on the code for hatswitch and design a new start trigger. Tested on dcs Huey felling very nice!

Approaching final step of developpment

Twist handle done ! tested and fully working !

Test design for twist handle

Hello everyone ! Today's update draft prototype for UH-1 Collective. Still only the head for now, working on a good twist throttle handle. The head is sized down to match micro inverter switch in order to get a good price, biggers for 1:1 scale costs 5€ each reaching 20€ of inverters only per head and I think it's pretty expensive. By the way, I think downsized collective head helps getting the controller easier to place around or on your chair. Do not pay attention about printing failure, it's only a prototype for me to test mount and validate my quotes. Definitive one will also get the under extension with start trigger !

Hello everyone ! Here are some picture of prototype AS332 Super Puma collective, still need a lot of work to improve but I think the prototype is quite satisfaying

WIP AS332 Collective

Hello! I could be interested!

Little update : Warrior model, 2 2pos switch , 1 3pos (unstable) switch, 3 push and one 4 way hat. The grip is easy and comfy to use, it have a slight curve profile. Friction can be set adjusting the tightness of the nut on the left side of the box, a wheel will be added in the future. Very pleasant to use with any dcs helicopter The box is fixed with two bolts (on the wooden support) located on the inside face of the right surface. It's easy to open by just untigntening the screw passing through the central axis with the maintain and friction nut.

Very nice works!

Thank you Pavidovich !

Progress on the Warrior model :

Thanks for your support Excaliber ! I'll post update ASAP and maybe you'll see something that could interest you ! See you on DCS

Here are some pic of the prototype I actually use to develop and improve my controller. You can find it in a basic Alpha config. Some adjustment need to be done like quotes taking in count the printer error and a bit of finishing. Wire will be gained it's just to ease the modification on mine that I leave them like this Here is a preview of what could be the Warrior model right now being printed for test. grip is inspired from a AS332 Cougar in design

I have seen yours, I think you did a nice work indeed. Currently I use B10K linear potentiometer and I think it works great enough for a collective in DCS. But i'm also working on hall effect sensor prototype. My goal is to get collective reachable for the most people. Some don't really need a lot of fancy option and just want a simple cheap controller that is working great. And for the other that have more specific demands on their product, it would be my pleasure realizing those challenges. I love aircraft, tech and creating/designing. I try to use the the most of what I learn from my work

Thanks ! I'll try to upload some picture today !

Hello everyone, I'm a big simulator enthousiast, working in a helicopter environment. I've search for a long time controllers that would be perfect to feel helos but finding only too much expensive products and unlike joysticks or even hotas, even 'cheap' product were non under 300€ + taxes and delivery fees. I'm currently developing simple, cheap, durable and easy to use helicopter collective controls. I'd like to propose to you three different type of model: -Alpha: Is just a simple collective with a two way button and a simple push button. -Warrior: Alpha big brother, same simple design but with a generic grip offering push buttons, 2-3-4 way switches, cover. *actually in development* -Pretorian: Using the same base than the two other but coming with new option -as-you-wish- including rotary throttle grip, Gazelle, Huey, OH-58, even other helicopter not actually in DCS. *Actually in dev* I'd like to know if some of you could be interested (priority to EUROPE as I need to get information about US taxes and duty and laws about selling there) My project is to offer you an alternative to the very expensive controller you can find on internet. Actually working on improving the Alpha model, my plan is to sell this model under 100€ at the cheapest possible price only to cover new first material to continue this adventure. Other's model price aren't estimated yet as they are still in dev. Those will be full homemade and designed by me using 3D printer technology. Unlike some other model, my stick will got aviation type connector wire to plug into a box containing a USB PCB, that way you can use the PCB to add more add-ons like button box, alarm repeating LEDs and so forth. Do not hesitate if you have any question ! Here is a little video for you helos enthusiasts ! (2 min!)

I support you !

Merci beaucoup pour ce mod !!! J'apprécie énormément ! Les hélicos français manquent cruellement dans DCS la pauvre gazelle à beaucoup sur les épaules !

Guys you make me happy showing this ! all that thanks to Nibbylot ! Awsome thanks you so much ! I hope to see your helicopters very soon in the mod section ! I'd really like to enjoy them !

Hello, I followed your advice and downloaded ReShade but can you explain how you use it ? What FX library you use, how you set the mask ?