L39 pit

[frogger]

was originally going to do the f18 but after alot of thought i found i enjoy flying the L39 and it is supported across a few sims to a high level. in dcs the L39 control options are quite impressive and something i think every devoloper should look at and aim for.

 

anyway today while working on another project i had to wait for some paint to dry so i used some scrap wood to try out an idea with a car cv joint boot and also using a motorcycle brake lever with a game pad stick i hooked up a great little L39 style stick.

 

ive had many expensive sticks before and i always find they are very similar when it comes to the stiffness. the only one i truely enjoyed was an old thrustmaster that had a rubber boot similar to thing but not as stiff. this stick doesnt have a great amount of movement but feels great.

 

[Einherjer]

 

The brake on the stick is really useful, have built one also a few weeks ago

[Mr_Burns]

What does it do, stop the chair wheels?

 

Serious, is the cable moving something?

[craig_sez]

Its the clutch for shifting into after burn mode..lol

[frogger]

cable pulls an arm on a potentiometer id guess.

[Einherjer]

L39 pit

 

Yes it moves a potentiometer - it's a very precise axis now for the wheelbrakes.

Edited April 23, 2016 by Einherjer

[frogger]

and much easier then building toe brakes on a rudder

[Einherjer]

L39 pit

 

Absolutely, my rudder pedals are self made too, and I had planned toe brakes, but I like the Russian style of braking ;) and it's always good to have an additional axis

Edited April 23, 2016 by Einherjer

[Mr_Burns]

Love it, and the elastic pulls it back to central! Love this forum.

[Cripple]

Nice work with the brakes. Doing the same for my spit.

[1.JaVA_Platypus]

I made one also!

 

Brake-handles are awesome!! :thumbup:

 

[f4l0]

Me too ;)