AV8 3d printed nozzle lever for warthog throttle

[FoxDelta]

just finished this project, LINK in the POST below

 

FIN Fotos below

 

 

 

[ i am currently prototyping a nozzle lever for my warthog and want to share how far i came , and of course would like to read some suggestions regarding improvement here.

 

i am using the friction lever as input, so i do not need any usb board or sensor, and yes i do already have a protoype printed and its working but still needs some refining, and holes for the STOL detent of course.

 

the mechanics bending is already very reduced now and easy to handle in flight.

removing the friction levers center detent is still on TO DO

 

just tell me your thoughts about, be kind please ]

Edited March 21, 2019 by FoxDelta

[FoxDelta]

Here u can find the FILES to download

 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yad43diwbneky6c/AAAIou4hiGZnCDbmKaSXijOma?dl=0

i added the Gcode as well but be aware Gcode is always very printer specific i would not recommend to use mine, STL files are included of course

 

all parts are divided into "EVERYONE can print that" parts, so u should have no troubles printing them,

NO ELECTRONICS NEEDED

most parts do need supports !!! and .. align them intelligent when slicing, i used PLA, for the yellow stripes i had to pause the printer (i do have just 1 extruder)I own a GEEETECH A10 which is quite good for its price.

 

for the spring i used a rollerpen s , u will need some screws, which i got from an old PC (motherboard screws and the smaller ones came from an old harddrive) i am sure u will find some applicable.

i removed the FRICTION LEVERs detent which can be done very easily (ty mariner3302) https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=233571

 

i am not a professional constructor or something like that nor am i experienced in 3d drawing, this was my first more complicated project, i used FUSION360

 

It`s 100% working as it should, despite of course the 5° steps for the STOL detent, i made holes for 65, 45 and 30°, u can customize the STOL holestrip easily, so just add the holes where u need em. Note adding a hole every 5° most likely will make the strip unstable, then u might have to make the detents nose a little bit smaller.

The stopper on the right is adjustable for 82/83°, for moving beyond just push the nozzle lever slightly to the left, like in the real A/C.

 

sound isn t as weird as in the video, maybe an autogain issue

 

for help, check the thread, PM me

 

i hope u enjoy flying DCS like i do, have fun!!!

 

 

 

 

06.04.2019 CHECK updated files

- nozzle_lever.stl

- lever_taker.stl (stl was missing)

 

08.04.2019 CHECK updated files

- added an alternative lever_taker, because shapeways refuses to print it that thin (my ultra cheap printer had no problem with it, they might have higher quality standards lol)

 

 

 

 

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my projects:

 

 

F14 wing sweep handle

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=237951

 

AV8B nozzle lever

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=233670

 

F18C fingerlifts

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=234747

Edited April 8, 2019 by FoxDelta

[Brewnix]

Very nice. So that will slip over the side of the Warthog throttle? This is a great Idea!

[FoxDelta]

thx, yes just slip it over, when the design is finished i will add ankles on the sides or alter the housing for the best mounting solution. i have some ideas how to fix it there but haven t found the most elegant yet. maybe i ll make it as long as the throttle to look less like an foreign object there.

[obious]

Looks awesome. Please make available when complete? Would be willing to make a small donation for your effort! :)

[ward8124]

Loving this. Look forward to seeing the end product as well as the opportunity to get the STLs.

[RustBelt]

Frigging Fantastic!!

[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

following

[romeokilo]

Brilliant!

 

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[tintifaxl]

Doesn't the design interfere with the buttons on the side of the throttle lever, especially in the back position? Difficult to see on the pictures.

[FoxDelta]

Doesn't the design interfere with the buttons on the side of the throttle lever, especially in the back position? Difficult to see on the pictures.

 

no, distance is quite comfortable

i will post new photos tomorrow, there u will see

[Fusedspine33]

Nice job! Looking forward to the file release!

[FoxDelta]

still needs some polishing , be patient guys, hope to finish this till end of next week

[Fusedspine33]

Next week, next month or the month after. We are all lucky to have contributors like you in the forums.

[FoxDelta]

hah, next month i will try to do a fingerlift mod for the HOTAS. so no more time for the harrier then

Edited March 6, 2019 by FoxDelta

[FoxDelta]

STOL is ready

[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

looking awesome!

[FoxDelta]

lever + connector, housing is in the printer now

[epolta]

:thumbup: Love it FoxDelta. Appreciate this. I can't wait to see the finished product and hopefully a file for download.. Warming up my printer now :pilotfly:

[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

:thumbup: Love it FoxDelta. Appreciate this. I can't wait to see the finished product and hopefully a file for download.. Warming up my printer now :pilotfly:

 

leveling mine too lol

[FoxDelta]

housing missing the customizeable holestrip for the STOL

[FoxDelta]

now with detent hole strip

[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

now with detent hole strip

pure p0rn :D

[FoxDelta]

FIN

Edited March 10, 2019 by FoxDelta

[Blue73]

That looks great FoxDelta, very nicely done!!

 

FIN