Debolestis Shapeways shop

[VirusAM]

i have received some days ago my new fssb r3 lighting base.

I am worried about my warthog stick, i am afraid it will broke as it seemed to develop a little wiggle.

I was looking to buy a tail piece from that shop but i am uncertain on which to buy if the plastic or metal one...is the plastic strong enough or i need the metal one?also i don't understand this part of the description in the shop page:

 

 

It is not possible to print threads in two holes that are holding connector. If you want to make threads you must use proper tap tool for that, on plastic models that will not be necessary.

 

 

what this means without the mentioned tap tool i wont be able to screw it back?I have nor the tool nor the skills to do that.

Also another question....will shapeways ship from the US only?as i live in Europe i will have to add taxes to the price?or they can print and ship also from some office in Europe?

Thanks

[debolestis]

i have received some days ago my new fssb r3 lighting base.

I am worried about my warthog stick, i am afraid it will broke as it seemed to develop a little wiggle.

I was looking to buy a tail piece from that shop but i am uncertain on which to buy if the plastic or metal one...is the plastic strong enough or i need the metal one?also i don't understand this part of the description in the shop page:

 

 

It is not possible to print threads in two holes that are holding connector. If you want to make threads you must use proper tap tool for that, on plastic models that will not be necessary.

 

 

what this means without the mentioned tap tool i wont be able to screw it back?I have nor the tool nor the skills to do that.

Also another question....will shapeways ship from the US only?as i live in Europe i will have to add taxes to the price?or they can print and ship also from some office in Europe?

Thanks

 

 

You don't have to use tap tool but when you unplug the grip you have to be extra careful and unplug the connector with your fingers.

 

Shapeways ships from US and Europe depending on your location.

[VirusAM]

You don't have to use tap tool but when you unplug the grip you have to be extra careful and unplug the connector with your fingers.

 

Shapeways ships from US and Europe depending on your location.

 

 

 

so would you advice the metal one or the plastic one in my situation?

[debolestis]

so would you advice the metal one or the plastic one in my situation?

 

 

I don't have experience with fssb base. One guy had problems with wobbling with my tailpieces with fssb. I didn't have much more feedback.

 

 

 

Plastic is much cheaper, I'd try that. You can screw connector to plastic tailpiece as well.

[VirusAM]

ok thanks

i have ordered black plastick tailpiece and while i was there i also ordered a ab detent for the throttle.

I hope the plastic one will be ok

[sobe]

debolestis

 

What is the following message at the bottom of your Debolestis' Shapeways store? Is it a Hack?

 

"I own Prusa I3 Mk3 printer and I can print most of the parts cheaper than Shapeways and with cheaper postage costs. Send me a message if you are interested."

[debolestis]

debolestis

 

What is the following message at the bottom of your Debolestis' Shapeways store? Is it a Hack?

 

"I own Prusa I3 Mk3 printer and I can print most of the parts cheaper than Shapeways and with cheaper postage costs. Send me a message if you are interested."

 

 

It is not a hack. I cannot print tailpieces but most of other stuff I can.

[sobe]

debolestis

 

 

Now I am confused. Are you Shapeways or is debolestis shapeways store something different?

[streakeagle]

Like eBay and Amazon, Shapeways allows people to create virtual "stores" to sell their products. Debolestis designs parts, then uploads those designs to Shapeways' servers and Shapeways acts as a middle man taking orders, printing out parts, and shipping them for a fee. But Deblestis also has a 3d printer at home. He is offering to save you money on smaller parts because he can print them out himself with his only costs being the material, wear and tear on the printer, his time, and the shipping versus the fees charged by Shapeways to take care of everything for him.

[debolestis]

Like eBay and Amazon, Shapeways allows people to create virtual "stores" to sell their products. Debolestis designs parts, then uploads those designs to Shapeways' servers and Shapeways acts as a middle man taking orders, printing out parts, and shipping them for a fee. But Deblestis also has a 3d printer at home. He is offering to save you money on smaller parts because he can print them out himself with his only costs being the material, wear and tear on the printer, his time, and the shipping versus the fees charged by Shapeways to take care of everything for him.

 

 

Thank you, I wouldn't say that better myself. Shapeways minimum postage cost is arround 15 dollars for US and EU, much more for countries far away. I ship via airmail, maximum cost is 2 or 3 dollars.

[sobe]

streakeagle and debolestis

 

 

Now I understand. I was really confused as to whom I was dealing with. I intend to order the WH TM panel plates from him directly.

[debolestis]

I have few more parts available.

 

First there is new throttle part, it was made per request. It has push through detent at 80%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I made new lever for F18. It is park/emerg lever, it is only available from me directly, so no Shapeways for this one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have blank Warthog throttle plates, available also directly from me.

 

 

 

[eric963]

@debolestis sent you a PM about the throttle plate.

[98abaile]

I have few more parts available.

 

First there is new throttle part, it was made per request. It has push through detent at 80%.

 

Does this line up with the F18's afterburner without using curves?

[debolestis]

Does this line up with the F18's afterburner without using curves?

 

 

I don't know, I don't have working throttle at the moment so I need feedback.

 

 

Bad news is that Shapeways raised prices for new prints and I think soon for all prints. You can see in my store that this part is double the price when compared to other simillar parts.

 

 

 

My printer does a good job, I will print most of the parts much chraper. 10 Euros, shipping included for a part like this, postage is always around 2 or 3 Euros.

[RustBelt]

Whats the word on those new hat and castle switches? Do they fit the ALPS to Thrustmaster adapter or Suncom?

[debolestis]

Whats the word on those new hat and castle switches? Do they fit the ALPS to Thrustmaster adapter or Suncom?

 

 

They should fit. I could maybe print knobs that fit directly on Alps switches on my printer.

[debolestis]

I added new tailpiece, it was requested. It is VKB KG12 to Warthog adapter.

 

VKB sometimes sells KG12 grips. I don't know what is situation with electronics in that grip, can anybody share some photos?

 

 

 

[Sokol1_br]

VKB grip electronics don't work with Warthog base - use different buttons controller inside with proprietary firmware and use digital protocol in 3 wires interface.

 

- The promised MCG grip Warthog base compatible was not released.

 

Rest the option of remove VKB electronics and install an shift Register, will require PS2 connector in your adapter.

Edited January 22, 2019 by Sokol1_br

[debolestis]

VKB grip electronics don't work with Warthog base - use different buttons controller inside with proprietary firmware and use digital protocol in 3 wires interface.

 

- The promised MCG grip Warthog base compatible was not released.

 

Rest the option of remove VKB electronics and install an shift Register, will require PS2 connector in your adapter.

 

 

Thank you Sokol, it looked like that to me. How many switches are there? It looks to me that electronics could be easily replaced with one 4021 shift register. PCB just have to be smaller.

[Sokol1_br]

KG-12B (VKB):

 

1 Trigger (one stage)

1 Top button

1 Pinky button

1 POV HAT (4 buttons, 8 ways)

[RustBelt]

They should fit. I could maybe print knobs that fit directly on Alps switches on my printer.

 

What cost to do those two for the big alps plus an F/A-18 weapon select switch style top for the little Alps navigation button SKQUCAA010 Or heck even an F16 style TMS top.

 

I tried to build some but I am clearly NOT a good digital part maker.

[txmtb]

Does this line up with the F18's afterburner without using curves?

 

 

No it doesn't, had to use a curve of 6 to get it in alignment.

Works very well though.

[lxsapper]

Hello Debolestis, I tought to have sent you a PVT message a couple days ago, but I've now checked my messages and think that for some reason the message was not sent at all.

So I'm putting my question here this time:

 

On your shapeway store you provide the Shaft for the 5 way hat switch. I am interested in doing some heavy moding to some old sticks, any chance that you can make the 2 part cassing for this switch avaiable as well?

 

I will have some other requests as well, but I need to do some more planing be-fore I am sure of the exact nature of the parts I will need.

[debolestis]

Hello Debolestis, I tought to have sent you a PVT message a couple days ago, but I've now checked my messages and think that for some reason the message was not sent at all.

So I'm putting my question here this time:

 

On your shapeway store you provide the Shaft for the 5 way hat switch. I am interested in doing some heavy moding to some old sticks, any chance that you can make the 2 part cassing for this switch avaiable as well?

 

I will have some other requests as well, but I need to do some more planing be-fore I am sure of the exact nature of the parts I will need.

 

 

I will put this on my list, I have a few other requests at the moment. I am also working on 4 way switch. Please be patient, I'll have something soon.