Goblin Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) I just wanted to share my latest controller. I have wanted a stick mounted handbrake lever since the MiG-15 was released. The release of the L-39C made my wish even stronger. The Spitfire finally made it impossible to live without it... I sourced an aluminium electronics box and a loadcell from ebay and got the BU836-LC controller from leobodnar.com. Here's the result. Yes, it's quite a big chunk of hardware to mount onto the stick. The mount itself is a temporary fix. I have ordered a airgun scope attachment that I think will do the job. So far I have tried it with the L-39C and the Spitfire, and groundhandling has improved greatly with a proportional brake controller. The Spitfire still requires skill in takeoffs, but taxiing has improved significantly! Edited March 15, 2017 by Goblin EDIT: I have no idea why the pics are rotated.
Guitrz Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 That looks great! Don't forget it could also be used in the Ka-50 (both collective and cyclic, actually) and in the Mig-21 :P I want one myself [sIGPIC][url=http://www.blacksharkden.com][/url][/sIGPIC] http://www.blacksharkden.com "Come join us" - Bad Religion
Apache600 Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Brilliant! How was calibrating it? Great little box you have there. You may say it's "chunky" but I think it's done quite well. Nice work. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] The Museum Relic Campaign: --> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=164322 Community Missions (SP & MP) --> https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=205546
Goblin Posted March 15, 2017 Author Posted March 15, 2017 and in the Mig-21 Of course! How could I forget! :) Brilliant! How was calibrating it? Great little box you have there. You may say it's "chunky" but I think it's done quite well. Nice work. Thanks! Calibrating was easy. Just like any other controller. The loadcell is quite sensitive, so when moving the joystick around, the inertia of the mass of the handle registers...and the handle is made from aluminium..! It's minor, but I dialed in a a little deadzone to get rid of it. I don't know why the thumbnails are rotated, and the pics squashed when enlarging... Makes it look even chunkier ;)
Sokol1_br Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 God job, a really "massive" brake, this will stop even B-52. :)
Weegie Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Looking great & a very neat job What is the brake? a motorcycle or bicycle lever? Hat's off to your skill Goblin
Goblin Posted March 15, 2017 Author Posted March 15, 2017 What is the brake? a motorcycle or bicycle lever? Thanks! The handle is my own design :) I cut it from 8mm aluminium with a scroll saw.
Goblin Posted March 15, 2017 Author Posted March 15, 2017 God job, a really "massive" brake, this will stop even B-52. :) Thank you! :)
Perfesser Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 The mount isn't the best but it looks like top notch workmanship otherwise, very nice.
Goblin Posted March 16, 2017 Author Posted March 16, 2017 The mount isn't the best but it looks like top notch workmanship otherwise, very nice. Thanks! The mount is temporary. Waiting for parts ;)
Hansolo Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 Very neatly done Sir :thumbup: Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album
Goblin Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks guys! Bohemond, I completely forgot about that VKB profile. Sorry man! I will send it when I get home.
Goblin Posted April 23, 2017 Author Posted April 23, 2017 Got the airgun sight adapter, and adapted it for a totally different use... ;)
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