RAZBAM_ELMO Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 @re4ly i seem to be having an issue. All parts I got installed correctly but seems either im not getting power or my PC is not recognizing the controller. I installed the software in the pdf and even it does not recognize the controller. Do you have any idea what may be causing this? Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk Know and use all the capabilities in your airplane. If you don't, sooner or later, some guy who does use them all will kick your ass. — Dave 'Preacher' Pace, USN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 @re4ly i seem to be having an issue. All parts I got installed correctly but seems either im not getting power or my PC is not recognizing the controller. I installed the software in the pdf and even it does not recognize the controller. Do you have any idea what may be causing this? Hey, Can you please send me an email? I think that way its gonna be easier. If you only connect the USB adapter via USB and not to the green throttle PCB one LED should light up on the blue Pro Micro. Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZBAM_ELMO Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Hey, Can you please send me an email? I think that way its gonna be easier. If you only connect the USB adapter via USB and not to the green throttle PCB one LED should light up on the blue Pro Micro.Hi. Yes I did send you off an email earlier when the issue occurred. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk Know and use all the capabilities in your airplane. If you don't, sooner or later, some guy who does use them all will kick your ass. — Dave 'Preacher' Pace, USN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Hi. Yes I did send you off an email earlier when the issue occurred. Hey, I did not receive any email from you. Can you please resend it to mtwsims@tutamail.com? Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sthompson Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I'm a bit unclear about the CH mainboard replacement. Is this for the CH Pro Throttle? For the Fighterstick? For either one or both? Also, I'm wondering whether you have any replacements for the CH throttle ministick. BTW, I finally received my CH sensor only six weeks after you shipped it! It's working great. The original CH mainboard has a 8 Bit (256 points or 0.234°/point) resolution and the new mainboard has a 12 Bit resolution (4096 points or 0.0146°/point). So theoretically thats about a 16x increase in resolution. Realistically its abit less on both as these ADCs dont operate rail to rail. I'm Softball on Multiplayer. NZXT Player Three Prime, i9-13900K@3.00GHz, 64GB DDR5, Win 11 Home, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, TrackIR 5, VKB Gunfighter III with MCG Ultimate grip, VKB STECS Standard Throttle, CH Pro pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 I'm a bit unclear about the CH mainboard replacement. Is this for the CH Pro Throttle? For the Fighterstick? For either one or both? Also, I'm wondering whether you have any replacements for the CH throttle ministick. BTW, I finally received my CH sensor only six weeks after you shipped it! It's working great. Yes, shipping times are horrendous at the moment to basically everywhere, but especially to North America! However, I am glad that it has finally arrived and you are happy with it. :) The CH upgrade mainboard is suitable for all USB CH devices (Fighterstick, Combatstick, Pro Throttle, Pro Pedals, Throttle Quadrant). The only difference is a change in firmware layout but that can be switched easily at will. Hardware wise all CH upgarde mainboards are the same and fit all CH devices. It can also be used to convert all Gameport CH devices to USB, but that needs soldering skills and an extra shift register. Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudel_chw Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hey Eduardo, Sorry to say, but your country is sadly still off limits for me. :( Postal service indicates it may be possible to ship again in December. But who knows.. Thanks for the heads up Marvin, I will wait for the restoration of the Postal service. The items I want to order is a replacement Throttle Pot (plus converter for use on older Cougars) and a Microstick replacement. Also would like to purchase an antenna and range pots replacements once you have them available. I will ask you about this next month. Best regards For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600X - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia GTX1070ti - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar - Oculus Rift CV1 Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroNomad Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Just adding my gratitude/count for your work on the ANT and RNG sensors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 What is a sepa payment?? i5 8400 | 32 Gb RAM | RTX 2080Ti | Virpil Mongoose T-50 base w/ Warthog & Hornet sticks | Warthog throttle | Cougar throttle USB | DIY Collective | Virpil desk mount | VKB T-Rudder Mk IV | Oculus Rift S | Buddy-Fox A-10 UFC | 3x TM MFDs | 2x bass shakers pedal plate| SIMple SIMpit chair | WinWing TakeOff panel | PointCTRL v2 | Andre JetSeat | Winwing Hornet UFC | Winwing Viper ICP FC3 - Warthog - F-5E - Harrier - NTTR - Hornet - Tomcat - Huey - Viper - C-101 - PG - Hip - SuperCarrier - Syria - Warthog II - Hind - South Atlantic - Sinai - Strike Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 What is a sepa payment?? SEPA = Single Euro Payments Area That is the standard european bank transaction system (via IBAN). 1 Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CybrSlydr Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Am I reading correctly that you're selling Cougar microsticks (or will be later)? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Ordered. Thank you! i5 8400 | 32 Gb RAM | RTX 2080Ti | Virpil Mongoose T-50 base w/ Warthog & Hornet sticks | Warthog throttle | Cougar throttle USB | DIY Collective | Virpil desk mount | VKB T-Rudder Mk IV | Oculus Rift S | Buddy-Fox A-10 UFC | 3x TM MFDs | 2x bass shakers pedal plate| SIMple SIMpit chair | WinWing TakeOff panel | PointCTRL v2 | Andre JetSeat | Winwing Hornet UFC | Winwing Viper ICP FC3 - Warthog - F-5E - Harrier - NTTR - Hornet - Tomcat - Huey - Viper - C-101 - PG - Hip - SuperCarrier - Syria - Warthog II - Hind - South Atlantic - Sinai - Strike Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Am I reading correctly that you're selling Cougar microsticks (or will be later)? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Yes, thats right. I am currently out, but they will be restocked end of November. Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CybrSlydr Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 That is great news!!! Will keep an eye on this as I need one. What kind of install? Plug and play or more? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 That is great news!!! Will keep an eye on this as I need one. What kind of install? Plug and play or more? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk The Ministick itself is plug and play. Same connector, same footprint, same calibration procedure. But you do need to loosen some screws to get into the throttle grip first. :) 2 Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hberg32 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Hi - I just discovered this thread after designing a new gimbal mechanism for the Cougar and I'm kinda kicking myself because the last thing I did was think "ahh, nobody will ever use the original pots" and deleted the code for fitting them. I never thought about new sensors shaped like the old pots. Out of curiosity I see that you went to a great deal of trouble to make the new sensors return the same analog range of values as the original pots. I see that other people designing sensors have done that as well but I don't quite understand why. Running the calibration routine in Windows' USB game controller app is working fine for me for adapting to sensors with a different range. Is there another advantage beyond convenience (and the undeniable satisfaction of accomplishment) to matching the original range? Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokol1_br Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Is there another advantage beyond convenience (and the undeniable satisfaction of accomplishment) to matching the original range? If the sensor "effective electric angle" - in what the voltage varies from 0 to 5V, matches the joystick gimbal angle movement you achieve the full resolution for ADC of USB controller, e.g. 10, 12, 14 bits, or very close. If the sensor used don't varies the voltage from 0 to 5v with the gimbal movement, but less, doing the (obsolete) Windows Game Controllers calibration you have response across al movement, but ending having less than the theoretically possible resolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hey guys, My last two weeks were a bit rough and the mods were all sold out. So I wasnt very responsive via email, but I will reply to all emails now. Most packages with new parts have arrived and the last is expected tomorrow. So, mid week all mods should be back in stock. There is also some great info about new stuff that I will post as soon as I have worked through the emails. Thank you for the patience folks! Have a great 2. advent Sunday. Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) Phew, just finished a new batch of Cougar stick sensors, Cougar Throttle hall sensors, CH sensors, GMR sensors and Cougar Ministicks. While I am certainly no expert on dying 3D printed parts, I think the result turned out pretty decent. The Cougar Slew will now be added as a regular item to the list of Cougar mods. The ANT and RNG pots are not ready, because the Shapeways prints turned out awful as somebody there decided to print them in the wrong orientation. The Cougar Throttle USB adapters and CH upgrade mainboards are out at the moment as I am still waiting for a new shipment of MCUs. The new info will have to wait a few more days. Edited September 2, 2021 by rel4y 1 Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirrah Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 On 12/9/2020 at 11:39 PM, rel4y said: Phew, just finished a new batch of Cougar stick sensors, Cougar Throttle hall sensors, CH sensors, GMR sensors and Cougar Ministicks. While I am certainly no expert on dying 3D printed parts, I think the result turned out pretty decent. The Cougar Slew will now be added as a regular item to the list of Cougar mods. The ANT and RNG pots are not ready, because the Shapeways prints turned out awful as somebody there decided to print them in the wrong orientation. The Cougar Throttle USB adapters and CH upgrade mainboards are out at the moment as I am still waiting for a new shipment of MCUs. Update on stock items: 10x Cougar Stick sensors (42€) 5x Cougar Throttle hall sensor (22€) 10x CH sensor (22€) 10x 4021 shift registers (10€) The new info will have to wait a few more days. I'm interested in the Cougar microstick sensor, but I rather wait until you finished your Cougar force sensor mod, so I can order both in one go Were you able to make any progress on your force sensor project? System specs: i7-8700K @stock speed - GTX 1080TI @ stock speed - AsRock Extreme4 Z370 - 32GB DDR4 @3GHz- 500GB SSD - 2TB nvme - 650W PSU HP Reverb G1 v2 - Saitek Pro pedals - TM Warthog HOTAS - TM F/A-18 Grip - TM Cougar HOTAS (NN-Dan mod) & (throttle standalone mod) - VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus with ALPHA-L grip - Pointctrl & aux banks <-- must have for VR users!! - Andre's SimShaker Jetpad - Fully adjustable DIY playseat - VA+VAICOM ~ That nuke might not have been the best of ideas, Sir... the enemy is furious ~ GUMMBAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 On 12/14/2020 at 8:06 AM, sirrah said: I'm interested in the Cougar microstick sensor, but I rather wait until you finished your Cougar force sensor mod, so I can order both in one go Were you able to make any progress on your force sensor project? Yeah, recently I have found the last missing piece to the puzzle. I have been looking for one of the connectors for ages and finally was able to source it. The Force Sensor will most likely be released mid-end Q1 2021. There is some commercial interest as well. 2 Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel4y Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Here is an update on the MFG Crosswind F-16 combat footrests: Edited January 25, 2021 by rel4y 1 Cougar, CH and Saitek PnP hall sensor kits + shift registers: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220916 Shapeways store for DIY flight simming equipment and repair: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/rel4y-diy-joystick-flight-simming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 On 12/9/2020 at 7:39 PM, rel4y said: Phew, just finished a new batch of Cougar stick sensors, Cougar Throttle hall sensors, CH sensors, GMR sensors and Cougar Ministicks. While I am certainly no expert on dying 3D printed parts, I think the result turned out pretty decent. The Cougar Slew will now be added as a regular item to the list of Cougar mods. The ANT and RNG pots are not ready, because the Shapeways prints turned out awful as somebody there decided to print them in the wrong orientation. The Cougar Throttle USB adapters and CH upgrade mainboards are out at the moment as I am still waiting for a new shipment of MCUs. The new info will have to wait a few more days. Do you stille have ministick raplacements available? I want to buy two before February, since a friend is going to Spain on that month, and would like to send them to him. I sent you and email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Today I finished installation and calibration and the mods work great. I guess first time Im doing in 2021 is swapping sticks and get back to some F-16 flight time. Thank you @rel4y i5 8400 | 32 Gb RAM | RTX 2080Ti | Virpil Mongoose T-50 base w/ Warthog & Hornet sticks | Warthog throttle | Cougar throttle USB | DIY Collective | Virpil desk mount | VKB T-Rudder Mk IV | Oculus Rift S | Buddy-Fox A-10 UFC | 3x TM MFDs | 2x bass shakers pedal plate| SIMple SIMpit chair | WinWing TakeOff panel | PointCTRL v2 | Andre JetSeat | Winwing Hornet UFC | Winwing Viper ICP FC3 - Warthog - F-5E - Harrier - NTTR - Hornet - Tomcat - Huey - Viper - C-101 - PG - Hip - SuperCarrier - Syria - Warthog II - Hind - South Atlantic - Sinai - Strike Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) Hi, I’m also interested in the Antenna Elevation and Manual Range pots for the Cougar Throttle. ‘Cheers!!! Edited January 2, 2021 by Shrimp Wording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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