debolestis Posted November 17, 2017 Author Posted November 17, 2017 On Cyber Monday, November 27th, there will be FREE SHIPPING for orders over $25. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
debolestis Posted November 26, 2017 Author Posted November 26, 2017 Tomorrow Shapeways will be offering FREE SHIPPING plus 10% OFF EVERYTHING for one day only, on orders at least $25. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
rel4y Posted November 26, 2017 Posted November 26, 2017 Hey Debolestis! Which of these HAT buttons fit to ALPS RKJXL switches? This one eg? click Can you recommend the high def acrylate material over the normal nylon SLS for buttons? Also where did you get the info about 10% off from? Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming
Deadman Posted November 26, 2017 Posted November 26, 2017 Shape ways sends out flyers to shop owner you can fined the information on the sale in the banner across the top of the site https://www.shapeways.com/ https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
rel4y Posted November 26, 2017 Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) Well I read nothing about 10% off tomorrow. This makes the difference of ordering today or tomorrow, hence I am asking. Edit: Ok going for tomorrow. Edited November 26, 2017 by rel4y Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming
debolestis Posted November 27, 2017 Author Posted November 27, 2017 Just use MAKEYOURHOLIDAY code on checkout and you'll get free shipping and 10% off. It is only valid today. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
debolestis Posted November 27, 2017 Author Posted November 27, 2017 Hey Debolestis! Which of these HAT buttons fit to ALPS RKJXL switches? This one eg? click Can you recommend the high def acrylate material over the normal nylon SLS for buttons? Also where did you get the info about 10% off from? All knobs fit with THIS adapter. There are photos of it HERE. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
rel4y Posted November 27, 2017 Posted November 27, 2017 Just ordered a DMS castle switch to test out. Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming
debolestis Posted November 28, 2017 Author Posted November 28, 2017 Shapeways has extended special offer. Free shipping on all orders above 25$, and 10 percent off everything, today only. Use MAKEYOURHOLIDAY code on checkout. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
komemiute Posted December 2, 2017 Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) Hi Debolestis, I've had a critical breakup with my Warthog. Something very similar to this user -> https://imgur.com/a/RYg3q The Pictures of my accident can be seen here. https://forums.mudspike.com/t/the-5-stages-of-hardware-loss/632/15?u=komemiute I intend to buy this product here https://www.shapeways.com/product/DCM5AA9W3/thrustmaster-joystick-tailpiece?optionId=58829277 as a replacement. Can you confirm me that the plastic is not going to be break in a year? Note: I removed the big strong recentering coil from the bottom of the Stick so there's not so much stress applied to it. Also, being in Europe, is there a way for you to print parts over here so there's no import taxes? Edited December 2, 2017 by komemiute
debolestis Posted December 2, 2017 Author Posted December 2, 2017 Plastic is nylon and is very strong but I cannot tell how long it will last. Time will tell. I have been selling them for year or so. Shapeways prints in US and in Holland for Europe. There is no import taxes. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
debolestis Posted December 7, 2017 Author Posted December 7, 2017 I ordered no detents warthog throttle part. It worked as expected. There are no detents from 0 to 100%. It was very easy to install, I only needed to unscrew 2 screws. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
debolestis Posted December 7, 2017 Author Posted December 7, 2017 I stared to experiment with new tail piece. X36 to Warthog/Cougar. I think that X45 could also be used with it but I am not 100% sure. Here is version 1. And here it is installed. Why I did this? I kind of like this grip, maybe it will be useful in the future. It also looks a lot like flight stick from elite dangerous. I still need to design new PCB for it. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
The LT Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 I always thought the Elite dangerous stick was modelled after the X52. My controls & seat Main controls: , BRD-N v4 Flightstick (Kreml C5 controller), TM Warthog Throttle (Kreml F3 controller), BRD-F2 Restyling Bf-109 Pedals w. damper, TrackIR5, Gametrix KW-908 (integrated into RAV4 seat) Stick grips: Thrustmaster Warthog Thrustmaster Cougar (x2) Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS BRD KG13 Standby controls: BRD-M2 Mi-8 Pedals (Ruddermaster controller) BRD-N v3 Flightstick w. exch. grip upgrade (Kreml C5 controller) Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle Pilot seat
debolestis Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 I always thought the Elite dangerous stick was modelled after the X52. Probably you are right but x36,45 and 52 are very similar. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
gianlu320 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Hello Debolestis Some time ago I ordered from shapeways your hotas cougar locking nut in metal This morning I had a chance to finally try it on my cougar but no joy The two slots were too small compared to the original and needed to be enlarged, but this is not a big deal The real problem is the thread of the locking nut It's not correct and it will not screw on the cougar base. I even tried to correct the thread a little bit filing here and there with my dremel but there is no way, it will not screw. It doesn't matter since the shapeways guys were so nice to offer a refund but I really like this part and I would like to buy a working one Is there any way you could review this part and adjust where needed? on shapeways store it says the part is untested but I just had a look back in this thread and I saw the cougar locking nut mounted and screwed on the cougar base So how come the part is untested? do you have any idea why mine didn't work? Is it possible some printing defect? may be because is metal? sorry for the many questions Just trying to find a solution
debolestis Posted February 12, 2018 Author Posted February 12, 2018 Hello Debolestis Some time ago I ordered from shapeways your hotas cougar locking nut in metal This morning I had a chance to finally try it on my cougar but no joy The two slots were too small compared to the original and needed to be enlarged, but this is not a big deal The real problem is the thread of the locking nut It's not correct and it will not screw on the cougar base. I even tried to correct the thread a little bit filing here and there with my dremel but there is no way, it will not screw. It doesn't matter since the shapeways guys were so nice to offer a refund but I really like this part and I would like to buy a working one Is there any way you could review this part and adjust where needed? on shapeways store it says the part is untested but I just had a look back in this thread and I saw the cougar locking nut mounted and screwed on the cougar base So how come the part is untested? do you have any idea why mine didn't work? Is it possible some printing defect? may be because is metal? sorry for the many questions Just trying to find a solution Hi, sorry for that, but this is the reason why part is still untested. I removed metal nut from my store. I don't have time now to work on another version of it. You cannot fix it with Dremel please don't do that. You need M32x2 tap to fix this problem. Like on this eBay sale. But that is expensive part, maybe you can find a metal worker near by who can do this for you. It will not be a big problem because only a a little metal must be removed. I am afraid that is the only way. - Part is untested because of this reason, I always try to get confirmation for all materials. Metal parts have a bit different manufacture process, this happened because of that, plastic printing is more precise. I just cannot test all designs in all materials, especially not metals, metal is very expensive. - You can ask anything you want there is no problem with that. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
debolestis Posted February 12, 2018 Author Posted February 12, 2018 I had a few requests lately and I am so sorry that it takes this long. I started university again and I have important exam this week. After that I'll have more time to finish them all. Thank you for your patience! - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
gianlu320 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Thank you for your answer Yes as you say there is no way to fix it with the dremel, i worked al the day on it and i just gave up now. But i had to try. So do you think if i order the plastic one it will work? And do you think is it strong enough to screw down the Cougar grip firmly without braking? Thanks a lot for your help!
debolestis Posted February 12, 2018 Author Posted February 12, 2018 Thank you for your answer Yes as you say there is no way to fix it with the dremel, i worked al the day on it and i just gave up now. But i had to try. So do you think if i order the plastic one it will work? And do you think is it strong enough to screw down the Cougar grip firmly without braking? Thanks a lot for your help! You cannot fix it with Dremel but you can TAP threads with a tool. I found cheaper tap tool on eBay. It will be easy I think, maybe there is a locksmith in your area who can do this. You can see how to tap holes in . It is fixable but you need proper tools. Plastic versions are tested and they work, I tested both versions myself on Cougar and Warthog. Can you post a photo of your part? - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
gianlu320 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Unfortunately it is not fixable anymore because as I said I tried with the dremel all the day Filing initially a little bit, then a bit more, then more, then more And I ended up damaging it even more. I wish I had asked you this before starting to try and fix it by myself Never mind, lesson learned, ask before improvising something... Anyway thanks a lot for trying to help Debolestis
gianlu320 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Actually why not? Tomorrow I will try to post a picture May be it can still be fixed
Thadiun Okona Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 You cannot fix it with Dremel but you can TAP threads with a tool. I found cheaper tap tool on eBay. It will be easy I think, maybe there is a locksmith in your area who can do this. You can see how to tap holes in . It is fixable but you need proper tools. Plastic versions are tested and they work, I tested both versions myself on Cougar and Warthog. Can you post a photo of your part? That's the wrong size.. should be M36x2, that is m32. A tap will not be able to clean these theads up unless you bot a special one called a 'bottoming tap'. Due to the shallow depth vs the large diameter, a normal tap is far too tapered to clean the threads up before bottoming out. I sometimes cut tapered taps with a diamond tool/water to diy my own bottoming taps because they cost a lot more in most cases, especially m36x2! I suspect the issue with printed metal is that there is shrinkage going from fusing temps to room temp. It can likely be compensated for by making models for metal printing say 5% larger, but without knowing the exact shrinkage ratio it would be hard to get right. There is also some variance even using the same materials, depending on several other variables but once you knew the expected range it could be compensated for. If you model a reference object and have it printed in metal, measuring it's actual dimensions vs modeled dimensions might give you a close approximation to go from. If someone can precisely measure the metal one that's a problem, you might be able to figure out how much to compensate by from that. It needs to be precisely measured for this but comparing actual results to the modeled part should provide the answers.
gianlu320 Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks for the help and for providing the info on the correct tap to be used That’s quite expensive tool
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