Blue73 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) Hi, Attached are the STL's to 3D print your own F/A-18 Jettison control knob. I had sourced the push button locally, the rotary switch is standard (part #:A11205RNCQ) The push button I couldn't find on Mouser but I have attached the dimensions. Here's the link to the push button I've used. https://www.altronics.com.au/p/s1405-spst-mom.-solder-tail-pushbutton-switch/ Construction Details STL Files Jettison Control.zip Jett Selector Button with Text.zip Jett Control_MultiSelector Gear v1.zip Update: V2 Version using the more popular push button type: PBS-110 Mini Micro Push Button, red cap, on page 3. cheers John Edited December 23, 2021 by Blue73 New V2 available. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightShiftNinja Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thank you john, you are a hero to this section of the forums!!! Please let us know if there is anyway that we can compensate you for the time and effort you've put into your design work! Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue73 Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 Anytime Gotwake, I'm happy to contribute anyway I can. :) When I finish my panel build I'll release them in much the same way. cheers John Thank you john, you are a hero to this section of the forums!!! Please let us know if there is anyway that we can compensate you for the time and effort you've put into your design work! Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 pffffff, what a masterpiece, 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...
RightStuff Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) John, thx for the details and files. Great job! But: You forgot the the paypal link... ;) Your effort has to be honored! Sry for being late at the party: Just found a 8pos rotary so that gears can - as an alternative - be designed as 1:1 (link deleted) Maybe make it easier as this switch can be used for radar and INS as well. Edited May 1, 2019 by RightStuff eBay-Link deleted: Item was only a 12pos rotary, reduced to 8pos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustBelt Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 That's just dead sexy. Helical gears even? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue73 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Thanks everyone. :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue73 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Cheers RightStuff, happy to share! If you do see my Paypal address appear you'll know my employment status has changed. :noexpression: Yes an 8pos would improve the design as the selector gear would be larger. Locally there were no 45deg rotary's available so I geared it down to accommodate a 30deg rotary. If there's demand for it I can redesign for a 45. I've used 45's on my INS and RADAR controls. Waiting for the pull action on the RADAR knob to be DCS-BIOS controllable though. cheers John John, thx for the details and files. Great job! But: You forgot the the paypal link... ;) Your effort has to be honored! Sry for being late at the party: Just found a 8pos rotary so that gears can - as an alternative - be designed as 1:1 https://www.ebay.de/itm/400830554646 Maybe make it easier as this switch can be used for radar and INS as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxDelta Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 blue, u are raising the bar, as always, THATs a really professional construction/instruction:thumbup: my projects: https://www.sim-addons.com/ https://www.shapeways.com/shops/sim-addons-1 AV8B nozzle lever https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=233670 F18C fingerlifts https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=234747 F18C radar elevation https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=248080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icebeat Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue73 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 cheers mate.:) blue, u are raising the bar, as always, THATs a really professional construction/instruction:thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Thats pretty darn cool - time to get the dust off the 3d printer! Thanks for sharing! Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnaut Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 That's awesome! Dreadnaut Virtual Blue Angels #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RightStuff Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 John, I have a feature request... May you pls add a STL of an alternative Jettison Knob with the white ring and "JETT" on it? 'Engraved' by 1mm should be ok to fill it with white color. Then sanding would not wash out the lettering. Thanks for your effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Burns Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I second that, no 8 position rotaries, anyone getting the consumer grade rotaries (ie. <$10) in 8 positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RightStuff Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Meanwhile found this one: http://s.aliexpress.com/ja6BrIZR But seems to be a little small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue73 Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Thanks Dreadnaut! That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue73 Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Hi Rightstuff, I've attached 3 versions to the original post. Embossed thinner text Embossed thicker text Raised Text < I find this easier to paint, of course can't smooth except with vapor smoothing. cheers John John, I have a feature request... May you pls add a STL of an alternative Jettison Knob with the white ring and "JETT" on it? 'Engraved' by 1mm should be ok to fill it with white color. Then sanding would not wash out the lettering. Thanks for your effort! Edited May 1, 2019 by Blue73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RightStuff Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 John, you're great! Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue73 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 No problems :thumbup: John, you're great! Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra99 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Brother this is a work of art! Thank you for sharing this. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Primary Computer ASUS Z390-P, i7-9700K CPU @ 5.0Ghz, 32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 @ 3200Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce 1070 Ti AMP Extreme, Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe drives (1Tb & 500 Gb), Windows 10 Professional, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS, Thrustmaster Warthog Stick, Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle, Cougar MFDs x3, Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals and TrackIR 5. -={TAC}=-DCS Server Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3, i7-3770K CPU @ 3.90GHz, 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 @ 1600Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 970. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidflyer Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Hello Blue73, I printed your jettison switch and assembled it. It s working great. Thank you very much. Is it possible to get a switch box stl from you. ? Thanks again for your contribution. Kind regards Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekadept Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Very clever bit of kit here good work, makes me want to blow the dust off my 3d printer :) "Lead me, follow me, or get the hell out of my way" (Gen. George Patton) https://www.tekcreations.space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra99 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Has anyone been able to source the switch or a suitable replacement here in the US? $38.00 shipping is a little steep. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Primary Computer ASUS Z390-P, i7-9700K CPU @ 5.0Ghz, 32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 @ 3200Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce 1070 Ti AMP Extreme, Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe drives (1Tb & 500 Gb), Windows 10 Professional, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS, Thrustmaster Warthog Stick, Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle, Cougar MFDs x3, Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals and TrackIR 5. -={TAC}=-DCS Server Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3, i7-3770K CPU @ 3.90GHz, 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 @ 1600Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 970. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidflyer Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I found a switch on eBay with seems to fight the dimensions. I used at first a switch was to small but made it possible to assemble the unit and check the mechanic. The switch was not high engouh. I waiting for the switches from eBay I ordered in Great Britain 5 switch 8€ incl shipping. Check the pdf file from blue in the download for dimensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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