F-18 Throttle

[Michaelski]

 

So, I have acquired an F-18 throttle, but its an old one, it has a 37 pin female connector and I need to figure out how to convert it to USB. Does a connector like that even exist?

Edited March 24, 2016 by Michaelski

[rocketsmith]

I can't see your photos so all I can do is suggest ebay:

 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311.R1.TR3.TRC1.A0.H1.X37+pin.TRS0&_nkw=37+pin+connector&_sacat=0

 

I'm guessing you want to install the USB board somewhere external to the throttle, otherwise you wouldn't need a 37-pin connector for a USB line?

[cichlidfan]

Without knowing what is going on, electronically, inside the throttle, it would be impossible to create a 37pin to USB adapter. For that reason, I sincerely doubt that a commercial product exists for converting military hardware to USB.

[SkateZilla]

http://www.bugeyetech.com/#!f-18-throttle-and-grip/c49g

[Deadman]

get rid of the Amphenol connector/ cannon connector they are expensive and have key ways that line up if they don't well it is a pain in the but and the connector does not fit. I would suggest you get a I/O board perhaps a http://www.leobodnar.com/products/BU0836/

other have used these and there are plenty of tutorials on line trace out the switches on you real Throttle and connect it all up and there ya go.

[FeistyLemur]

Wow, so what do they charge for those things?

[Sokol1_br]

I can't see your photos

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6fsz16zbwd7jeps/20160323_200547.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gu4g8bntxw8tq7x/20160323_200607.jpg

 

By the pictures are controls done for simulator - similar to Budgeye - with what looks a DB-25 connector for plug in external USB (?) controller - no Amphenol used.

 

Need trace how are internal connections before all, for plan what do.

 

EDIT - The label say "High Rev Simulators" - seems this brand (Hirevsim) was sold for other at some years ago.

Edited March 24, 2016 by Sokol1_br

[Deadman]

High Rev Simulators was sold to http://www.bugeyetech.com/ several years ago.

Looks to be a D sub 37 pin to me thanks for the pic

[Sokol1_br]

Well, if OP want a "PnP" solution, contact Budgeyetech, maybe their interface card are compatible with this Hirevsim model.

 

http://www.bugeyetech.com/#!bt-interface-products/c1tvm

 

But expect pay "half dozen" of Warthog in one - as this is made for military market... :P

 

The way is "DIY". ;)

[Deadman]

So we agree

[gospadin]

Well, if OP want a "PnP" solution, contact Budgeyetech, maybe their interface card are compatible with this Hirevsim model.

 

http://www.bugeyetech.com/#!bt-interface-products/c1tvm

 

But expect pay "half dozen" of Warthog in one - as this is made for military market... :P

 

The way is "DIY". ;)

 

I got a quote from them and it was significantly more than "half dozen of warthog".

 

Well outside the budget of any normal individual.

 

You'd really only use them if you were building a full simulation setup for the military, or a high-end aviation training company.

 

My local flight school has a simulator that counts for some of your IFR hours, and it's way lower quality than my warthog at home.

 

--gos

[SkateZilla]

Their Products usually run 2.5K +

They are Designed for Pro Simulators, not Home Consumer/Desktops

[FeistyLemur]

I dunno, if I was going to go to the trouble of making a full sim cockpit I'd strongly consider paying 2.5k for their stuff.

[Michaelski]

Thanks for your input guys! I'll keep you updated!

[Sokol1_br]

it has a 37 pin female connector

 

Male connector:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DB37-Male-Plug-37-Pin-2-Rows-D-SUB-Connector-Grey-Plastic-Hood-Cover-Backshell-/172059977566?hash=item280f92e75e:g:9X8AAOSwKtlWlNNv

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DB37-D-SUB-DB-37-Male-Adapter-37Pin-Terminal-Breakout-Board-2-row-solder-free-/321814771932?hash=item4aeda7b8dc:g:QyAAAOSwu4BVsfSP