F18C warthog HOTAS fingerlift MOD

[FoxDelta]

Yes Shapeways will be expensive, but it’s a trade off. For the amount I spend on this kind of thing, it’s better than buying a printer.

 

Looking forward to you releasing the new fingerlifts.

 

 

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the right side is nearly finished, was a bit more complicated there. as expected.

i will try to get some quotes for getting those parts printed out by a professional service, lets see how much they request for multijetfusion nylon quality.

[FoxDelta]

printed parts arrived and do fit really well

[FoxDelta]

 

end version, non invasive

[Oldcooltronix]

Hi FoxDelta,

 

where can I find the STL files for the new version? :music_whistling:

 

Thanks and best regards

Tronix

[FoxDelta]

the new version is really hard to print on a home printer, i would say nearly impossible to get a satisfying print.

i already have a quote for all the parts, screws, springs and will offer ~25 sets here soon.

 

they are printed as well but in MJF technology by a printing service,

i was kinda shocked when i got quotes from popular services but at the end i will be able to sell them at

~50€ completly assembled, ready to mount.

thats more expensive than was in hope but still 100% cheaper than ordering a set from Shapeways or similar

[MFG62 Joker]

... you can count me "in".

:thumbup:

[FoxDelta]

... you can count me "in".

:thumbup:

u re in, check the first post for the actual price

[FoxDelta]

showing its pushtrough behaviour and the print quality

 

 

 

and updated the first post as i am offering 25 sets printed by a 3d printing service in very good quality at an affordable price

 

 

 

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Edited November 6, 2019 by FoxDelta

[Crusader69]

Hi,

 

Been waiting for this moment... count me in too.

Please let me know how am I going to do the payment.

 

 

Tq.

Edited November 7, 2019 by Crusader69

[Gruman]

Count me in aswell. Will send the email tonight.

[FoxDelta]

shipment is always and only done mondays,

 

as i just learned that diffrent batches of Thrustmasters HOTAS are not exactly accurate in dimensions, and or the built in fingerlift noses are often worn out i suggest to start mounting my MOD without trying to find the sweetspot for pushtrough (as shown in the video).

 

(of course u can sand or trim the leading edges of the fingerlifts noses so they raise themselves easier for pushtrough, at your own risk)

[D0rmicum]

Mine just arrived today! Great stuff!!!! Thank you very much!!! Works like a charm and installation is straight forward without any problems. Going for another ride in the Hornet now!

[Crusader69]

Mine just arrived today! Great stuff!!!! Thank you very much!!! Works like a charm and installation is straight forward without any problems. Going for another ride in the Hornet now!

 

share some pictures with us...

 

I'm waiting patiently for mine.

[Red Yeti]

I received my modification a few days ago. The installation was quite simple. The function is very good. Finally no pointless burning of fuel. :thumbup:

[RogueSqdn]

Still waiting on mine, too.

 

 

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[Gruman]

Still waiting on mine, too. [emoji31

 

What does the tracking say?

From Austria to Switzerland it took 2 days.

[FoxDelta]

Still waiting on mine, too.

 

 

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sad to hear that its 2 weeks now, according tracking therer was already a delivery attempt on 25th

[RogueSqdn]

F18C warthog HOTAS fingerlift MOD

 

I never got a tracking number...

 

 

EDIT: Found it hidden in emails. After I translated the page I see the attempt.

 

Must be US Mail at this point.

 

 

EDIT 2: Picked it up at the Post Office!

 

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Edited November 26, 2019 by RogueSqdn

[Dreadwing]

Looks like I missed the boat on this... Any chance for a second run?

 

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[DERacing]

Any chance on getting the updated files?

[FoxDelta]

i will update the dropbox repository this weekend, but as i already mentioned , this noninvasive version is very hard to print on consumer printers. i do only own a fdm printer and didnt succeed printing a working noninvasive on it.

btw. i will start working on a V2 this weekend, there are some weak spots at the actual design i have to address.

 

eg

 

1. right clamp, too thin at the corner, so brakes

 

2. right clamp, distancer needed to stop from overtightning the screw

 

3. noses broke to easy, i can t make them thicker but changeable, maybe a metal version for them as well

 

4. right clamp stops lever 1-2mm prior full AB if not mounted max raised

 

5. left lever can be moved to idle when applying some force, (i may let it as is to prevent it from braking)

 

6. i will try out another printing quality/service for better durabillity

 

for those who tried this MOD, suggestions welcome

Edited January 14, 2020 by FoxDelta

[Crusader69]

Got the previous version... love it.

 

 

Looking forward to your new design.

[FoxDelta]

exchangeable nose, 2screws needed, adds some material-fexibility and repairability here

Edited January 17, 2020 by FoxDelta

[FoxDelta]

improvement is done and STLs are at the printing service to get a protoype,

with Version 2 i hope to have all downsides/problems fixed,

i managed to order some sort of different Nylon at the printing service lets see how resilient those get now

 

have a look here https://www.sim-addons.com/ for some pics

[Dreadwing]

improvement is done and STLs are at the printing service to get a protoype,

 

with Version 2 i hope to have all downsides/problems fixed,

 

i managed to order some sort of different Nylon at the printing service lets see how resilient those get now

 

 

 

have a look here https://www.sim-addons.com/ for some pics

This is great. Looking forward to seeing the results here!

 

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