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Been watching alot of videos on the M2 Browning Ma' Deuce, now inspired to make a wanna be controller, that will be functional for the UH-1H and Mi24P doorgun position. (hoping it will work for SA342 minigun variant and ch47 Chinook in future) **UPDATE** 07.26.2023 Eagle Dynamics added joystick binds to the Mi24P doorgun, so this build is working The minigun build is a blast to use, but agony to build. Trying to make this a fun project! ***NOTE**** if you plan to incorporate a bass shaker, you should add a relay to the trigger circuit, else any butt kicker out put will go to the shaker regardless if you are pulling the trigger our not, butt kicker wiring diagram TBA LINK TO STL FILES Spade Grip assembly https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5863116 Top Gimbal Section https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5927492 Gimbal Base Section https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5932560 DCS Axis Controls and Button Assignments mappings: axis doorgun slew LEFT/RIGHT, axis doorgun slew UP/DOWN VR Re-center Fire Weapon Move Camera View Right Move Camera View Left Move Camera View Up, Move Camera View Down Move Camera View Forward Move Camera View Back Radio PTT List Parts (so far) : 2x M3-20mm screw (switch housing) 4x 1/4-20 x 3/4" bolt and nylock nut (mounting grips to c-bar) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLKSYV3M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1-1/4 in. x 2 ft. PVC DWV Sch. 40 Pip https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-1-1-4-in-x-2-ft-PVC-DWV-Sch-40-Pipe-PVC-07100-0200/202018045 1x Cytron Arduino Pro Micro Compatible w/ Pre-soldered Headers (to be used with mmjoy2 to be programmed as windows controller) https://www.robotshop.com/products/cytron-arduino-pro-micro-compatible-w-pre-soldered-headers?srsltid=Ad5pg_FU8fbJVsHuWKCVgksU0nf4NqHeFxScMWDMW16LZgnUgTfwnzaJa0w if you do know how to program arduino use leo bodnar Bu0386 http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=94&products_id=204 or Leo Bodbar USB controller board http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=94&products_id=204 ***corrected part***, 40 x 52 x 7 bearings https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09VL3YV4R 12mm Momentary Push Button SPST https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YDGVZ9B/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 HDPE Sheet (to make the grip brackets..) https://www.ebay.com/itm/144548391463 2x paddle switches (to adjust the VR player view) https://www.ebay.com/itm/182340027352 1x limit switch (very snappy) https://www.ebay.com/itm/372481343091 Brown filament (to print grips) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B2NZM21Z?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image brass inserts M3, M4, M5 (you will need a solder iron to install these) https://www.amazon.com/Hilitchi-Threaded-Embedment-Assortment-Projects/dp/B07VFZWWXY 13mm Momentary Push Button https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08B1P43XY 65mm bearing for gimble base https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082PWXCX9?psc=1&smid=A1THAZDOWP300U&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_titleToDp Diodes (to eliminate ghosting inputs) https://www.amazon.com/Projects-1N914-Diode-General-Purpose/dp/B08MDGGCL5 STEP ONE (PREPARE GRIP ASSEMBLY) 1) print grips and grip covers 2) use a solder iron and mount brass threaded inserts ( M5 insert for the grip covers, M3 inserts for the grip tops) 3) print switch housing, then install the temco limit switch and connect the two halves of the switch housing together. use M3 x 20mm screw to keep the housing together 4) mount brass inserts M4 size for the switch housing 5) print Front panel and trigger lever. mount M3 insert to one side of the front panel where trigger lever will go 6) add compression spring (size 9.52 x 19.05) to trigger lever and screw down to the front panel 7) install 2x 1/4-20 nylock nuts to ends of the grips on the inside, for both grips. 8 mount grips on to the C-bar ***note: grips will have a through hole on the top- purpose to channel wires through. And there are two C-bars, with different size holes at the middle, pay attention when installing the grips, if incorrect, the housing will be upside down 9 install M5 nylock nuts inside the body frame. 10 Mount body frame to the c-bars with 4x M5 x20mm screws 11 solder 4x 12mm buttons with diode and wires. Also solder diode to toggle switches. Attach buttons and toggle switches to grip. 12 run wires through holes at top of the switch. And then channel wires through housing body. Leave slack / extra wire to later connect to gimbal 13 connect pvc pipe to housing back plate with M4 screws.

Всем привет. Мы RTFC - разработчики игровых устройств для авиасимуляторов. Сегодня хотим рассказать вам о нашем новом устройстве панель - Navigator. Об устройстве: панель Navigator обладает множеством элементов управления, обеспечивающих высокую скорость взаимодействия с летательным аппаратом. Устройство поможет сократить время введения навигационных координат, курсов, радиочастот, таймеров и прочей цифровой информации. Помимо кнопочной клавиатуры в устройстве уделено особое внимание контролю радиостанций. Благодаря энкодерам и хаткам можно удобно пролистывать встроенные игровые радиокоманды и отдельно управлять радиостанциями самолета. В дизайне устройства учитывались также пожелания любителей полетов в VR очках и шлемах. На цифровой клавиатуре на кнопках «5» и «0» добавлены горизонтальные насечки для слепого ввода, между правой и левой колонкой дополнительных кнопок L1 и R1 добавлены вертикальные разделители. Хатки разнесены на разные стороны лицевой части панели во избежание случайного нажатия, колпачки хаток разные. Энкодеры разделены при помощи размещения на разной высоте так же для тактильного восприятия. Установка панели: разместить устройство в своем летном месте можно как самостоятельно на столе среди других устройств для управления полетом, так и сформировать комплексное решение для управления, установив панель между двумя MFD - Bullseye от RTFC. Панель устанавливается на подставку с регулировкой угла наклона, ножки подставки прорезинены, основание подставки утяжелено, чтобы панель не скользила по столу и не опрокидывалась, кабель, подключенный к устройству, вложен в направляющую для провода. Комплектация: в коробке вы найдете все необходимое для полета. панель Navigator – x1 Кабель подключения USB - 1.5 метра – x1 регулируемая подставка – x1 Комплект крепежа – х1 Техническая информация: корпус панели выполнен методом 3д печати из ABS пластика с дальнейшей постобработкой. Тактильные элементы изготовлены на фотополимерном принтере. Электронные компоненты ALPS EOM высокого качества, программное обеспечение собственной разработки, печатные платы собственной разработки, монохромная зеленая подсветка «Emerald Green», 5 режимов яркости. Для оформления предзаказа: Вступайте в нашу группу или напишите нам на Contact@rtfc.pro Все актуальные цены и информация о доставке публикуются в группе. Если хотите нас поддержать подписывайтесь на наш Бусти.

hi simmers. i started again playing dcs world on a new highend pc. instaaled everything new. but found out i couldend lift of at first.. search on internet but found nothing .. so looked arround on settings and disabled everything on the VR tab becase i think maybe this is interviring somehow... and yes.. now i can lift off but only when pulled back just slidly pull back the stick, whits didden;t happen when everythin was set on installing dcs word on the VR tab. when in flight and pulled back harder and plain start to be very nerves rolling left and right and hard to fly straight, but no or litthel nose up, only on just al litthe pull back nose goos up slowly... nose down no prolblem .. roll .. no prloblem. joy movement in plain working normal.. all settings have bin deleted and just have hardware setup, no douibles.. only needed, but still the same on every plain i tried.. heli no problem flying joy in windows setting properties al work normal. did not chanbge nothing yet .. all are standard hoop somebody can help ,, thnks in advanced ! pc specs vidwo RTX 4060 TI cpu intel i9 14900k ram kinston 2x 32gb mobo ASrock Z790 RIPTIDE WIFI M2.SSD 980 2 TB PCU SILENCE 1050W

You don't have to wait any longer to feel the new quality that Force Feedback gives you. To build a Force Feedback Base you will need: 1. DIY FFB kit: 57BLF03 x2 + USB - 299€ (+VAT) 2. The complete Case Kit that I am promoting here 3. 19-24V/min. 10A power supply, e.g. this one What makes my Case Kit design unique: - designed for easy assembly - designed for 3D printing (can be screwed and unscrewed - threaded inserts were used), printed with PETG - timing belt tensioning system - moving gimbal elements made of durable material with the addition of carbon fiber (PETG CF) - engines support system for better stability and durability - easy access to the control board - XT60 safe power connector - large 90mm cooling fan - available for shipping right away if in stock, other within 2-3 weeks from order What is included in the Case Kit (option 1) 1. All required screws 2. Preassembled walls (x7) 3. Assembled gimbal 4. Gear wheels (x4) 5. Joystick bellow (made of natural leather) 6. Bellow cover 7. Timing belts (x2) 8. USB connector support 9. Board holder 10. Centering inserts 11. Power cord 12. Assembly instruction Price: 349€ + shipping cost There is also an option 2 order in which the entire Case Kit is assembled and all that remains is to install the VPforce Kit. What is included: 1. All required screws 2. Preassembled box 3. Bottom wall 4. USB connector support 5. Centering inserts 6. Power cord 7. Gear wheel 12T 8. Assembly instruction Price: 379€ + shipping cost Additional options: - gimbal printed from engineering material like PC ABS, PA12+CF, PC+CF (depending on the material: +15÷30€) - limiter with different angles (the original allows the joystick to be tilted 22° degrees in each direction). For example, with a 20cm extension, my limiter is: roll 18° and pitch 20° (for free if it replaces the original) - adapting the design to individual needs (individual pricing) What more is needed to run the device: - USB cable (type A to B) - any flight joystick grip compatible with Thrustmaster (other grips like WinWing and VKB needs an adapter – available here) Contact: I am located in Poland. I can send more pictures and videos in a private message. If you have any questions, feel free to write: rafalg78@gmail.com

Joystick single button triggering multiple functions? Probably asked before, but it might be useful with individual planes to have (a script editing option?) more than one function for a sequence of events happening when you press one button on your joystick. Example, press a button and with say a Mosquito the bomb-doors open, bombs are fused, and maybe also dropped with some editable delay.

I have set up a new HOTAS I got, TFlight Hotas x. But i do not think that matters as, no matter what I do the rudder do not function. They LOOK like they do, the pedals turn and rudders turn, but the plane does not move. I tried it with Joy-RZ, z and x and another combo. And once again, the visuals work in game showing that my controls and bindings are not wrong, but nothing happens. I cannot taxi. So obviously I do not think it is a hardware issue so I am unsure what to do. Please advise.

Hi, Here my development for simulation applications Properties: 128 buttons (24 buttons avaliable for this pcb) USB-HID interface OS independent (Linux, Win, OSX) No analog inputs yet (because of microcontroller limitation) Still in development. YouTube Fly safe...

I'm at my wits end. My thustmaster HOTAS quit working at all. 16000s Hotas It worked a few months ago and have been to busy to fly. Fired up my AC and no joy at all. Win 7 using the older version of DCS. Uninstalled DCS and reinstalled completely. Still no joy. I just want to fly around and blow <profanity> up. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks

Hello! I'm looking for the dimensions of the throttle and stick in the MIG-21 as a wish to build a functioning replica to be used with DCS. Has anyone any ideas on where I could get a hold of these dimensions or point me in a good direction? Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I am planning to order the Collective from VirPil in July :), and was considering pairing it up with a new joystick and base (now got the TM Warthog with F/A-18 Grip) to go with it... But can't decide on which Grip there would be best suited for helicopter operations. So can you come with any recommendations??? Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone. Need help here. I bought the Saitek X-56, and I am having issues. I calibrated the joystick and Axis tuned my X56 to my F-18. While playing the game and I'm pitching and rolling, my plane acts a little erratic like it wobbles or lose control momentarily, and plane stalls even when I am going at a decent speed. When I disconnect the joystick and use my keyboard, the F18 flies well. No stalling or wobbles. I also used another stick, my X52, and my plane flies fine. I played with the curvature and deadzones and no luck. Please help. 1. Video of what is happening. 2. Video of just keyboard. 3. Another video of what is wrong.

Hallo Leute, ich bin neu hier und bin gerade dabei DCS richtig kennenzulernen bzw. einiges abzuspeichern. Zur Zeit sitze ich an meinem Joystick und versuche den Schub dort funktionsfähig abzuspeichern. Quer, - Seiten- und Höhenruder funktionieren ( komischerweise ) wunderbar. Aber leider nicht die Schubkontrolle. Was mache ich falsch? Kann mir bei diesem Problem evtl. weiterhelfen? Bin für jeden Tipp dankbar. Ich habe von Seitek noch einen Extraschubhebel, den "Logitech G Saitek Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant". Sollte es mit dem Joystick nicht funktionieren, würde ich es mal damit probieren. Liebe Grüße, Thomas

Hi, I’ve always had my joystick configured, for the F-16, so the the cms are mapped to the little joystick C-Stick as show in the attached image. I used the band option to do this. In the profiler, while I test the stick and move the little joystick it shows the right keypresses however it is not registered in the game. Of course I mapped the same keys in the game and tested it by pressing, E.g. (Shift+Num4) This started happening a few weeks ago. I managed to fix this once or twice by terminating the profile process and restarting it but even this no longer work. Restarting the PC did not help either not reinstalling to diver. Any suggestions? nullnull

my situation. looking to build a low profile light weight mock doorgun controller (in anticipation for joystick control of mi24 doorgun) i need it light weight so that i can mount it on my motion platform. i had previously built a doorgun joystick resembling a minigun with vibration effects powered by small tactile feedback pucks (bass shakers) pushed by andre's simshakre software... IT WORKS AMAZING but it was a massive undertaking to build and would be too heavy to mount on my motion rig. im going for a simpler build and already have an idea on how to build, but it will lack vibration until i can find a solution.. that doesnt use buttkickers (because the shakers are just heavy) vibration motors seem to be my solution, but i have no idea yet on how to implement... will have to get my head into vibration circuits.. my goal is to have it read lua export send data as off/on state to arduino to send voltage to vibration motors... any mad scientists in here?

Found a cheapo handheld wireless trackball on Amazon and have just hot-glued it to the top of my warthog stick. (Hot glue having the advantage of setting totally rigid in seconds and being fairly easy to completely remove - I use it all the time in my workshop for temporary jigs) Ok, looks a bit weird but works well and positioned there it doesn't get in the way of any of my stick controls. The trigger in the loophole is left click, which is nice as you can click while your thumb's on the ball, and there are 2 right click buttons one either side of the scroll wheel. The top buttons are hard coded as escape and enter. Taking a bit of getting used to but I already prefer it to reaching for my desk mouse in VR. The hot glue bond is actually strong enough for me to be able to manouver the stick while holding it by the trackball grip

In the DCS Main screen/Options screen/ the peripheral key bindings are correct and function well. But as soon as the mission starts no input peripheral work. Not working: VFX-grip, SaitekX52 Throttle, TrackIr and Keyboard.

Also mein Joy Stick funktioniert mit allen Knöpfen usw, aber sobald ich den nach hinten, rechts, links oder vorne ziehe fängt der Joy Stick im Cockpit des Flugzeugs an von der Position in der sich mein echter Joy Stick befindet wieder zurück in die Mitte zu springen und das mehrmals die Sekunde. ich hoffe sehr, jemand kann mir helfen und schon vielen Dank im voraus! VID_20220808_145044 (1).mp4

Программа для эмуляции ввода с клавиатуры при использовании игровых контроллеров (джойстиков, штурвалов, педалей и т.д.). Изначально делал для себя, так как готовые решения по разным причинам не устраивали. Основные особенности: Работает с любыми устройствами, определяемыми в Windows как игровой контроллер Определяет до 128 кнопок на каждом устройстве + переключатели вида (Point of view) Возможность работы с осями устройства, настройка зон осей Произвольное количество профилей для разных игр / конфигураций / джойстиков Настроенные пресеты (паттерны) возможно использовать в нескольких профилях Поддерживается эмуляция системных клавиш, разделение клавиш Win, Alt, Ctrl, Shift на левые и правые Раздельный маппинг на нажатие и отпускание (удобно для тумблеров) Не требует установки, не требует дополнительных драйверов или устройств Страница проекта: https://github.com/tjden88/JoyMapper Скачать: https://github.com/tjden88/JoyMapper/releases Скриншоты:

Updated this as the User Interface has changed a bit

OK. My Joystick is Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog. There are no pedals. I have my scripts to settings the joystick. There is a special button to clear all profiles from all aircraft. I clicked. Now I need to select each line and click on the default button to restore the default key. Is possible the restore the all keys from all aircraft without selecting each line?

currently building and sharing info on building a joystick version 2 , that is a device resembling a gun turret. my first version is successfully functional for the DCS Huey UH1H doorgun because it has everything needed in the codebase for it to function (i.e. player view decoupled from the gun axis, AND joysticks assignable to the gun axis.) WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE these conditions working in Combine Arms Wish list is to operate M2 Browning on an M1A1 abrams...or even a Kord on a technical.. Even better, have vehicles to be multiseat... Dream would be to play in VR with buddy driving me around while i use joystick controlled turret gun, mounted gun trying to shoot down DCS players in aircraft modules!

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, I purchased a module for the SU-33 (Love this jet!) a while back and haven't really got into DCS yet, but thanks to the efforts of a few YouTube influencers I am thinking about getting into it on a casual level. So far I've only been in newbie-servers a few times just to get my airplane in the air and back again. Haven't even gotten into radar yet and the likes of that. I am living in the Netherlands so the choice of joysticks and throttles isn't that broad. Up until now I have been playing with a old Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick (X05-63895) with USB and even though it 'kinda' works it isn't really an optimal solution for me since I don't really have anything to control the throttle/brakes with? What would be good types/models/brands of joysticks and throttles to start with and specially the combination of joysticks/throttles? And what about their connectivity? Is it all USBs? For someone that isn't using VR or headtrackers, is there an alternative to tilt the view from within the cockpit? (PS5 controller perhaps?) I'm looking for something that might be in the max 300 euro price range if that is at all possible for both throttle and joystick? Kind Regards!

Hi Folks! Building on the lessons learned from my 3D printable F-5E/F-4E grip, I've been working on something new! Rough first print here, but once refined, files will be posted to my Cults3D page (in the coming weeks)!

Minigun via a joystick is limited. it sort of works with joystick, how ever, the minigun can on swing / traverse a small angle.. it is pretty much forward facing and can NOT point the minigun to direction of the nose of gazelle. the mouse control of minigun is working ok please fix minigun slew when assigned to joystick axis

I ran an original Orion for over a year and decided to upgrade to the Orion 2 since I can customize it with cams, springs and dampers. After getting it set up and flying for a few hours I noticed that there is a dead spot for the x and y axis. I do not have a dead spot set in either the DCS axis tune or the Simapp. I am also using the 18 cm extension on it's lowest setting which places the top of the grip at 13 inches from the top of the base. I can move the grip in any direction at least a 1/2 inch before it registers any movement. With my previous Orion and same extension the slightest move would register. The latest firmware has been installed. Bad Hall sensor? Thank you in advance for any insight!