Pinefang Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 I just have a question about the way the stick is constructed. I would like to know if all sticks are made the same way as mine is in that when there is no pressure on any axis of the stick it has a definite stop which has to be overcome to push it into an axis. The stop has to be overcome when the axis is changed. Do all Warthog sticks have this dead stop? I hope I have explained what I am talking about sufficiently. In other words the stick isn't smooth going from one axis to another as it passes the 0/0 point straight up.
dburne Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 I just have a question about the way the stick is constructed. I would like to know if all sticks are made the same way as mine is in that when there is no pressure on any axis of the stick it has a definite stop which has to be overcome to push it into an axis. I believe so, mine certainly has that. Don B EVGA Z390 Dark MB | i9 9900k CPU @ 5.1 GHz | Gigabyte 4090 OC | 64 GB Corsair Vengeance 3200 MHz CL16 | Corsair H150i Pro Cooler |Virpil CM3 Stick w/ Alpha Prime Grip 200mm ext| Virpil CM3 Throttle | VPC Rotor TCS Base w/ Alpha-L Grip| Point Control V2|Varjo Aero|
KROLSKI Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Mine to, I added an extention made out of two hydraulic couplings welded together. The +/- 15 cm height softened the transition and makes it feel a whole lot more precise. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Sokol1_br Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 I just have a question about the way the stick is constructed. I would like to know if all sticks are made the same way as mine is in that when there is no pressure on any axis of the stick it has a definite stop which has to be overcome to push it into an axis. The stop has to be overcome when the axis is changed. Do all Warthog sticks have this dead stop? I hope I have explained what I am talking about sufficiently. In other words the stick isn't smooth going from one axis to another as it passes the 0/0 point straight up. This "center position" is inherent to all type of joystick based on use of spring (s) to centralize the grip, is more noticeable in some models than another. Since Warthog grip is heavy ~600grs need strong springs. Some specialized types of joystick for helicopters or the "RiP" Tarmac Aces use damper for centralize and have a "soft" center. Recently new type of gimbal can offer a "soft" center using springs, due the use of variable profile CAM in the mechanism. Example, Bauer and VKB gimbal (both Russian). http://avia-sim.ru/forum/files/cobram5_1_230.jpg http://avia-sim.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=828 http://www.gostratojet.com/Marketing/Gimbal_Upgrade_1.jpg
KushViper Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I just have a question about the way the stick is constructed. I would like to know if all sticks are made the same way as mine is in that when there is no pressure on any axis of the stick it has a definite stop which has to be overcome to push it into an axis. The stop has to be overcome when the axis is changed. Do all Warthog sticks have this dead stop? I hope I have explained what I am talking about sufficiently. In other words the stick isn't smooth going from one axis to another as it passes the 0/0 point straight up. if you try this, let me know how it goes, I'm wanting to but haven't found the time or place yet to do it. Cheers and Salute! KV [ame] [/ame]
SinusoidDelta Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 if you try this, let me know how it goes, I'm wanting to but haven't found the time or place yet to do it. Cheers and Salute! KV I did it recently. It's like an entirely new (and much better) stick. I was kind of shocked at the poor finishing and overall quality of the gimbal mechanism. The whole assembly looks to be injection molded and flash is everywhere, on the inner gimbal inhibiting smooth rotation. The guide plugs in the lower gimbal aren't circular and protrude from the surface of the outer gimbal. The cylindrical plastic cover is more like an octagon than a circle making the pressure plate unable to travel smoothly. And the grease they use is like old congealed automatic transmission fluid. If you attempt it, be careful and watch the entire video several times. You can break something in a hurry.
KushViper Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Thanks for info and for caution, I may switch to a CH Fighterstick USB, and use it with the TMHW Throttle. Hopefully one day getting the work done to the tm joystick professionally. I'm currently using the TM throttle with a Sidewinder FFB but limited on buttons, but it's great for flying the older aircraft like the Saber and MiG-21.
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