Simple Collective Lever for Warthog throttle- quick change.

[Terry Dactil]

This works!

It is much easier for me to fly a helicopter now that the up-down control is up-down and not fore-aft.

 

There is just enough space between the two throttle levers (abut 4mm) and the magnetic connector hole for the pin used to join both throttles is perfect for for holding a a linkage to operate the right throttle as the collective control.

 

With some tubing and a couple of bolts I had lying around I 3d printed some component to make this simple collective lever that can be quickly removed for normal fixed wing operation.

 

 

Down

Up

Disconnected

Some day I will get around to making a proper collective lever with all the buttons and switches, but right now this one works fine.

[Strut]

Terry thats a bloody great idea, can you make me one ?

[Terry Dactil]

Sorry, but I am not in a position to manufacture this. :(

It was built from scrap material I had in the junk box, and designed around the layout of my control chair.

The main idea was to show that a simple linkage could do the job, and to give others an idea for their own build.

[RogueSqdn]

I'm more interested in your stick extension. How did you do that?

 

 

EDIT: Found the part2 thread and the file. I don't have a 3d printer though, and after several minutes looking around, I don't see any web services that accept the F3D format. Know any?

Edited March 11, 2019 by RogueSqdn

[Strut]

No probs Terry, all good mate !

[Terry Dactil]

RogueSqdn:

The F3D files are the original Fusion360 design drawings that someone requested to be able to make modifications.

The STL files are lurking at the bottom of post #1 and named HOTAS.zip

You need only the first 3 files for the extension

 

• 50mm extension - Body.stl.
  
• 50mm extension - nut.stl
  
• 50mm extension nut retainer.stl
  

Sorry for the confusion.

[RogueSqdn]

Thanks! I’ll defin be getting that made. I have a Sahaj 100mm extension and it’s way too high to work well with my Obutto.

[the_soupdragon]

If you are talking about the stick extension files would you care to share where you found the thread?

 

 

Cheers

SD

[Terry Dactil]

Go to the two threads buried way back in this forum

 

 

Warthog / Cougar stick - 3D print an extension for a better VR experience

at https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=209442

 

 

Warthog joystick extensio - 3d printed (part 2) (Multi-page thread

at https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=216183 2)

[the_soupdragon]

Thanks Mate.

 

SD

[Terry Dactil]

I have had a request for the stl files for the collective lever, and I have put them here in case anyone else is interested..
Collective lever.zip 
Be aware that this was designed around an old length of aluminium tube I had in a junk box.
The outside diameter is 22.3 mm so it appears to be some 7/8" tube that was used before we went metric.
In case you can't get tubing this size, I have included the Fusion 360 design files so you can make any changes required.

Two 6mm bolts and some rubber tubing for the handgrip will also be required.

Collective fittings v18.f3d

[IJammer]

Neat idea... only problem I forsee is that I use many of the buttons and sliders on the Hog throttle and would not be able access them easily with my hand on the collective rod

[Macka]

Printed the files up last night on resin printer and the alum tube 25mm OD fitted like a glove. Terry did you resize the latest .stl files? For Aussies I got the tube from Bunnings for $7aud. Thanks for the files Terry. Appreciate your efforts and ingenuity while I wait the couple of months for my Virpil to arrive.