OverDhill Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I finished building my custom upgrade to the X52 Throttle. Pretty much all new high quality parts as well as a HALL Effect for the throttle position. Also includes a mini thumb joystick for the strafing requirements. I will be updating my blog when I install it in my simpit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverDhill Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Well it is now installed and configured in my simpit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headwarp Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 That's impressive man. Spoiler Win 11 Pro, z790 i9 13900k, RTX 4090 , 64GB DDR 6400GB, OS and DCS are on separate pci-e 4.0 drives Sim hardware - VKB MCG Ultimate with 200mm extension, Virpil T-50CM3 Dual throttles. Blackhog B-explorer (A), TM Cougar MFD's (two), MFG Crosswinds with dampener. Obutto R3volution gaming pit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holbeach Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 That top rotary looks nice. Both of mine have a blank spot in exactly the same place. Would you mind going into more detail on how you did all this. .. I7 2600K @ 3.8, CoolerMaster 212X, EVGA GTX 1070 8gb. RAM 16gb Corsair, 1kw PSU. 2 x WD SSD. 1 x Samsung M2 NVMe. 3 x HDD. Saitek X-52. Saitek Pro Flight pedals. CH Flight Sim yoke. TrackIR 5. Win 10 Pro. IIyama 1080p. MSAA x 2, SSAA x 1.5. Settings High. Harrier/Spitfire/Beaufighter/The Channel, fanboy.. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverDhill Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) I am still working on updating some of my games at the moment. This is a pretty intense upgrade that requires some good fabrication skills. Basically tear all the electronic guts out of the X52 and mount the new parts. I used a hot melt glue gun for that. I had an old CH Product Pro Throttle that I took the grey HAT switch as well as stripping the cable to use the small wire for all the connections. Figuring out how to connect the scroll wheel (which is nothing but an encoder) to the BU0836X 12-Bit Joystick Board. I used a Dremil and some step drills to modify the handle. One of the more difficult tasks was to grind the shaft of the HALL Effect pot to match the throttle pot and get it mounted in place. It was a lot of work overall but I have been doing these kind of projects all my life as well as my career. Also remember I use this throttle by itself. I do not use the X52 stick and after the MOD it would no longer be usable as it normally plugs into the throttle base. I only wanted the mechanics of the throttle. Edited January 27, 2019 by OverDhill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverDhill Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Velleman 12KEY Keypad 12 Keys Common Output https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TA8PE4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 On/Off/On Momentary Mini Miniature Toggle Switch https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYGWWHA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Mini Micro Momentary SPST Push Button Switch https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HH2QZ1Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 PC Mount Linear Taper Slide https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/652-PTA15432215CIB50 9mm TOCOS B10K 10K Linear Taper Potentiometer 180° Degree Rotation https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-9mm-TOCOS-B10K-10K-Linear-Taper-Potentiometer-180-Degree-Rotation/253049730107?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Hall Effect potentiometer https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/858-6127V1A60L.5 Slide Potentiometers 100Kohms Travel=60mm Center Detent https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/652-PTL60-15R1-104B2 100K ohm 3 Pins Split Shaft Rotary Single Linear Taper Potentiometers https://www.amazon.com/BLS-Terminals-Linear-Rotary-Potentiometer/dp/B0745FBWT2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548039741&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=100K+ohm+3+Pins+Split+Shaft+Rotary+Single+Linear+Taper+Potentiometers 3D Controller Joystick Axis Analog Sensor Module &Thumb Stick https://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-3D-Controller-Joystick-Axis-Analog-Sensor-Module-Thumb-Stick-HN8/332765941258?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 BU0836X 12-Bit Joystick Board http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=94&products_id=180 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holbeach Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Wow! Thanks for the insight. Excellent cockpit. Regards.. I7 2600K @ 3.8, CoolerMaster 212X, EVGA GTX 1070 8gb. RAM 16gb Corsair, 1kw PSU. 2 x WD SSD. 1 x Samsung M2 NVMe. 3 x HDD. Saitek X-52. Saitek Pro Flight pedals. CH Flight Sim yoke. TrackIR 5. Win 10 Pro. IIyama 1080p. MSAA x 2, SSAA x 1.5. Settings High. Harrier/Spitfire/Beaufighter/The Channel, fanboy.. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangrove Jack Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Nice work on re-work of the X52 (been thinking on similar for an X52Pro/X55 for a while). Did you get the thumb wheel working yet and is it the original from X52? Intel i7-7700@3.6GHz 16GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 6GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverDhill Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 I used the scroll wheel from the X52 as it was just an encoder and the back silver HAT switch but the rest is new. The so called mini stick has been replaced with a real mini joystick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroNomad Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Amazing upgrade, congratulations! What did it take to convert that hall effect sensor to the x52 shaft? Some sanding, or just removing/replacing their shaft? I managed to get a couple of those and thought I better ask you first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick50 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Wow, that's a cool conversion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miwashi Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 I noticed you used a 60 degree hall sensor. Would it be better to use a 90 degree one and limit it via the software? Also, can we use any hall sensor pot, or do only certain types work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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