Finding the right knobs/ switches

[stelios2000]

Hello all,

i am trying to find these rotary switches (1) one rotary over the other(works independently)

 

Second this safety guard (2)

the only that i can find and have is this (without the hole that secure the switch)

 

thanks in advance

[mr_mojo97]

i think Leo Bodnar in the uk sells something similar, or at least used to (different knobs though) but samer principle. check his website out

[stelios2000]

i think Leo Bodnar in the uk sells something similar, or at least used to (different knobs though) but samer principle. check his website out

 

can you please give me their site? cause i found the leo bodnar but not the switches

thanks

[OverDhill]

Ebay a lot of toggle switches with guards. Check em out

[stelios2000]

Ebay a lot of toggle switches with guards. Check em out

 

please read what i want.....

I want one specific....not anyone

[Sokol1_br]

The switch in Mirage(?) is to specific to find to buy, unless from military supply.

 

Buy the generic from eBay and 3D print a new cover, similar do this that people did for F-16.

 

 

Leo Bodnar have this dual knob:

 

http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_75&products_id=197

 

For this (dual) encoder:

 

http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_75&products_id=196

Edited February 6, 2016 by Sokol1_br

[Deadman]

I have seen that type of military toggle switch guard on eBay. Usually sold but Ukrainian or Russian seller. It may work to search for the Russian toggle switch and then look in the sellers items for the cover.

[hansangb]

Hello all,

i am trying to find these rotary switches (1) one rotary over the other(works independently)

 

 

Second this safety guard (2)

the only that i can find and have is this (without the hole that secure the switch)

 

 

thanks in advance

 

 

You usually use nuts to tighten it down. Like here:

 

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/sc-515/red-switch-cover/1.html

 

If you go to that site, you'll see other switches as well.

[LynxDK]

If you can supply a better look of the switch guard, i might be able to 3D print the top for you? if it has any interest.

[stelios2000]

You usually use nuts to tighten it down. Like here:

 

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/sc-515/red-switch-cover/1.html

 

If you go to that site, you'll see other switches as well.

 

You didnt understand....

i want this safety guard....but to have a hole (see the black dot) so to secure the switch also when the safety is down

 

please see what i tryed to make....

i did made a hole there but it is the spring there and now doesnt work

Edited February 7, 2016 by stelios2000

[mr_mojo97]

It's this kind of thing you're looking for I presume - dual rotary encoders

 

http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_75&products_id=197

[LynxDK]

I know the price is way too high, but look at this:

 

http://www.conradelektronik.dk/Safety-cover.htm?websale8=conrad-dk&pi=700678&ci=SHOP_AREA_17387_5903025

[stelios2000]

I know the price is way too high, but look at this:

 

http://www.conradelektronik.dk/Safety-cover.htm?websale8=conrad-dk&pi=700678&ci=SHOP_AREA_17387_5903025

 

 

this is what i need :thumbup:...

thank you

unfortunately you are right.....is way too expensive.....for me at least.

50€ for one

:cry: :cry::cry:

[stelios2000]

It's this kind of thing you're looking for I presume - dual rotary encoders

 

http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_75&products_id=197

 

not encoder....

but rotary switch

something like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3P4T-3-Pole-4-Position-Single-Wafer-Band-Selector-Rotary-Switch-LW-/181822826521?hash=item2a557c2819:g:GPYAAOSwZVhWTvTX

 

thanks

[Sokol1_br]

If you can supply a better look of the switch guard, i might be able to 3D print the top for you? if it has any interest.

 

The measures are there: http://tinyurl.com/zsmmy7j

 

The purpose of this hole is additional safety lock (what is not need in flight games), and for show if switch are in that position, the safety lock is present in some of non holed caps: http://tinyurl.com/zg3ht6s

 

The linked in Conrad is expensive because is done by APEM for military/industrial market, look at this suitcase demo stand:

 

http://www.apem.co.uk/10-27868-Defence.php

Edited February 7, 2016 by Sokol1_br

[Sokol1_br]

 

To make the hole - for show if the switch is in position - is need coincide the hole with switch ON (or OFF) position.

Edited February 7, 2016 by Sokol1_br

[Deadman]

Nice find well done.

[Deezle]

this is what i need :thumbup:...

thank you

unfortunately you are right.....is way too expensive.....for me at least.

50€ for one

:cry: :cry::cry:

That's the problem with building a simpit, if you want to use genuine military grade switches/ect, you're really going to pay for it.

[stelios2000]

That's the problem with building a simpit, if you want to use genuine military grade switches/ect, you're really going to pay for it.

 

i dont want to build a genuine cockpit....just a functional :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

also i am seeking this switch

 

 

but not ON-OFF-ON

...I want to be ON-ON-ON (and not toggle)

 

thanks again guys

[LynxDK]

not toggle? you mean not Momentary?

 

Why not use a normal on-off-on and then let the software tell it where it is when its not activated, DCS BIOS does that.

Edited February 8, 2016 by LynxDK

[Sokol1_br]

also i am seeking this switch

 

 

but not ON-OFF-ON

...I want to be ON-ON-ON (and not toggle)

 

 

Other type that will be difficult to find (if exist)...

 

What (pit'builder) people do is use a DPDT* ON-OFF-ON switch,

a swtich with double electrical circuit but only one lever, and wire in this way.

 

 

So in all 3 positions of the lever: Up - Middle - Down one ON circuit is closed.

 

What do the trick is the wire jumper (red) between some poles.

 

* DPDT switch is the one with 6 pins in the back:

 

http://cdo.seymourduncan.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/DPDT-300x291.jpg

Edited February 9, 2016 by Sokol1_br

[stelios2000]

not toggle? you mean not Momentary?

 

Why not use a normal on-off-on and then let the software tell it where it is when its not activated, DCS BIOS does that.

 

not momentary....

if you see at the first pic just below the (2) red arrow i drew...

there is a 3-way switch (VENT / G/ D)

so only if there is an ON-ON-ON not momentary switch will be ideal

thanks again :smilewink::smilewink::smilewink::smilewink:

[stelios2000]

Other type that will be difficult to find (if exist)...

 

What (pit'builder) people do is use a DPDT* ON-OFF-ON switch,

a swtich with double electrical circuit but only one lever, and wire in this way.

 

 

So in all 3 positions of the lever: Up - Middle - Down one ON circuit is closed.

 

What do the trick is the wire jumper (red) between some poles.

 

* DPDT switch is the one with 6 pins in the back:

 

http://cdo.seymourduncan.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/DPDT-300x291.jpg

 

 

i tryed it....doesnt work....pity :(:(:(:(

[BravoYankee4]

Other type that will be difficult to find (if exist)...

 

What (pit'builder) people do is use a DPDT* ON-OFF-ON switch,

a swtich with double electrical circuit but only one lever, and wire in this way.

 

 

So in all 3 positions of the lever: Up - Middle - Down one ON circuit is closed.

 

What do the trick is the wire jumper (red) between some poles.

 

* DPDT switch is the one with 6 pins in the back:

 

http://cdo.seymourduncan.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/DPDT-300x291.jpg

 

Very interesting approach. However I have never seen any on-off-on switches with the contacts split over upper and lower set when in the middle position. Not saying that there aren't any, just that the ones I have is either up or down in the connections.

[7rooper]

Stelios, you can use any ON-OFF-ON toggle switch and edit the default.lua in the mirage input folder to let the game know what command you want the OFF position to do. Buying ON-ON-ON switches is a waste of money when you can do this