krishabang Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 Has anyone done this mod? http://forum.il2sturmovik.ru/topic/2168-modernizaciya-msff2/ I don't know Russian but apparently it's about changing bearings in the gimbal. Is this worthwhile/doable. I'm looking to remove the slight play in my msffb2, where the FFB doesn't do anything (small 0,1mm in any direction).
Sokol1_br Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) I don't know Russian but apparently it's about changing bearings in the gimbal. But Google Translator know, suficiently to give you the basic information about the mod, place ball bearings in gimbal and replacing potentiometers with HALL sensor (in one) and MagRez in other. :thumbup: Click there to read. Click in "To come in to" log on forum - or are not able to see the images in translated page. 1 - Replace pot' with contactless sensor (HALL, magnetoresistor...) dont improve the resolution or make the joy better but is a easy to find/fit replacement for defectives pot (or low cost/quality pot' in most joysticks), as "joystick pot" is not available for end user consumers buy and replace. One don't find then in Digikey's and similar stores. 2 - Using contacless sensor will be need a precise axis movement, without play, as they register the smaller unwanted play, then the need to use bearings. Edited May 19, 2016 by Sokol1_br
krishabang Posted May 21, 2016 Author Posted May 21, 2016 Thanks for the response. Still having some trouble understanding the clunky google translation... Especially: "And finally for today, part of the structure that caused the greatest difficulties, but has found a simple solution. This is how to get rid of the backlash in the axes of the gears. I had to drill a slot f2.5mm in landing gear shaft diameter 7mm. Next, cut the Greatest shaft length and cut in the resulting f2.5mm hole thread for M3 screw. The landing gear itself pressed into a hole two bearing outer f7mm and ext. f3mm but unnecessarily gouging gear slightly and for a long time does not have 7mm, then save gaskets AMG2N foil thickness 0.03mm - this foil for honeycomb MiG-29, a very good thing in everyday life :)between the bearing bushings as the two approached the ideal Gadget . All assembled and installed on the end of the Safety-nut - all clearances defeated:)" Drill a slot in landing gear shaft? Wat. I'm going to get a second MSFFB2 in a couple of weeks, so I'll sacrifice that one for some experiments. It would be nice to know exactly what kinds of bearings, tools and other misc. stuff you'll need for this mod.
Sokol1_br Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Well, Google do various things, but don't expect always perfect things. :) This "landing gear" is the black gear drived be motor pinion, he are talking about the changes he need made in the axis for fit ball bearing, he cut the steel pin and use a M3 bolt in place. Is need ready these translations through the images too. :) Don't see these posts in forums as a "how to" but use to inspire you a create your own solution. Caution to don't destroy your joystick gimbal. ;)
krishabang Posted May 21, 2016 Author Posted May 21, 2016 Well, Google do various things, but don't expect always perfect things. :) This "landing gear" is the black gear drived be motor pinion, he are talking about the changes he need made in the axis for fit ball bearing, he cut the steel pin and use a M3 bolt in place. Is need ready these translations through the images too. :) Don't see these posts in forums as a "how to" but use to inspire you a create your own solution. Caution to don't destroy your joystick gimbal. ;) Yeah I get that these aren't really tutorials. I'm not going to destroy my main joystick, to which I've already attached my precious CH Fighterstick grip. Gonna go get my other MSFFB2 in two weeks for experimenting :)
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