Flaps and Landing gear solutions

[Sokol1_br]

For GA and a bit expensive.

 

http://www.desktopaviator.com/Instructions/Model_2460/index.htm

 

http://www.desktopaviator.com/Products/Model_2530/index.htm

 

Previous type of lock switch linked above with a "wheel" cap.

 

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv29/lear45sim/DSC_0003-3.jpg

http://geremy.co.uk/Landing-Gear-Knob

 

DIY LG lever switch.

 

http://b58.svglobe.com/lowpan.html

Edited August 13, 2016 by Sokol1_br

[ebabil]

See some "flight" button box around, like this, but is not too different than ones for racing:

 

http://www.letiaga.ru/home/panel-vvoda

 

But with specific landing gear switch only this linked GoFlight, or some Boeing 737 models.

 

is that guy selling it? can't see a price or buy option

[Sokol1_br]

Try this contact form:

 

http://www.letiaga.ru/kontakti

 

Or the email above - just move the @ for empty space.

 

This panel is custom made accord your needs.

Edited August 13, 2016 by Sokol1_br

[Goblin]

Thousands of users across the world use MMjoy2 based controllers. Sample the "ConTROLLer": :thumbup:

 

Wow! Beautiful throttle box! ;)

[Sokol1_br]

Mmm... this LEGO pilot seems suspicious ... :lol:

[Goblin]

I'm just Troll(ing) ;)

[lobo]

 

 

 

Thanks for the idea Sokol1. (post #12 in this thread) I modified your design to use 1/4" plexiglass, and other parts which I had on hand. I also modified it to use only one switch. This mimics a single push of the G key.

 

I stripped the switch/board/usb cable out of an old usb steering wheel. In the pic you can see the (yellow) switch below the spring, (switch has a black dot). You move the control either up or down, the cam pushes on the arm, which is attached to the spring, and makes contact with the button on both the up and down selection/motion. You just have to get the handle in sync with the sim landing gear position using the G key.

 

Works like a charm. Awesome in the VR.

Edited April 30, 2020 by lobo**

[Andrew u.k.]

Thanks for the idea Sokol1. (post #12 in this thread) I modified your design to use 1/4" plexiglass, and other parts which I had on hand. I also modified it to use only one switch. This mimics a single push of the G key.

 

I stripped the switch out of an old usb steering wheel. In the pic you can see the (yellow) switch below the spring, (switch has a black dot). You move the control either up or down, the cam pushes on the arm, which is attached to the spring, and makes contact with the button on both the up and down selection/motion. You just have to get the handle in sync with the sim landing gear position using the G key.

 

Works like a charm. Awesome in the VR.

I keep thinking that. Adapt an existing USB game Controller with a mechanical device. So simple. Any cheap controller would do. Thanks for the inspiration.

 

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[lobo]

Made a mod. Initially the arm, which is attached to the spring, would make direct contact with the button on both the up and down selection/motion. I found that it was difficult to get the exact right amount of pressure from the arm on the button... it was either to little or too much.

 

So I stripped a curved metal pocket clip off of a pen. This has just the right amount of spring action. Not to flimsy and not too stiff. I secured the curved metal pocket clip to the plexiglass arm. Now the springy clip is what makes contact with the button. Much easier to adjust. :thumbup:

 

See the revised pic below spring clip is circled.

Edited May 15, 2020 by lobo**