OMG folks! I didn't know I would need to be an Elec Engineer....

[dwbarnett]

Geez, my heads about to explode. i do this to myself all the time...arrive late to the party.

 

I purchased the F-16 module. Dug out my old Cougar throttle. Will use warthog stick.

 

I read so many things to update TQS...hall sensors, new style microsticks etc.

 

Get excited to order, then find out no longer made, no responses via email on original message about product etc etc.

 

I'm just going to ask my questions. Yes, i have done searches all over the place.

 

Most of the time I can't locate info. because my search skills suck. I know if I input the right query, I can get an answer.

 

OK first question.:I know I need to clean all my pots on the throttle. I have looked for a guide to disassemble my throttle, no luck yet. Any one have a good link/technique?

 

Next question: I see Rel4y sells some hall sensors and a new microstick. Criteria being that I need to know if my throttle is 5v?

It is my understanding to determine this, remove the cover and look at the back of the PCB board for a resistor? I guess that entails removing the PCB to see the back?

 

Indications are that he is till in business and sells these products. The throttle hall sensor, and microstick? I'm also under the impression he will be releasing ANT ELEV pots too. Or is this old news now.

 

Lastly, I have the TUSBA device now. I figured out why I wasn't getting any movement..op error

 

don't quite understand the DX buttons for IDLE MIN and AFT. How would you use them.

Would you assign them to the throttle as a button instead of axis?

 

Any insight appreciated. I have gone over the manual so many times...just not clicking on why I would use them.

 

I read the threads about how to set up virtual throttle detents etc. WOW! Above my pay grade. One reason why my brain hurts right now. Kudos to those that figure this out, much appreciated.

 

I'm sure this info is here somewhere, i have read alot...but I keep getting sent down these rabbit holes. I just need one place to look for answers. Thanks for any help.

David

[MAXsenna]

Hi! Received the hall sensor upgrade from rel4y yesterday. Very easy to install and setup. Original microstick works fine, but I will probably get rel4y's when I order the ANT and RNG upgrades when available. I am also on the list for the force upgrade for the Cougar stick.

Not sure what DXs you're talking about for idle etc. At least my Cougar throttle doesn't have any physical switches inside for the detentes. I'm thinking about adding one thoug, but then I must figure out a way to make the physical idle detent much "stronger". So I don't accidentally turn off the engine in flight.

Cheers!

 

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[dwbarnett]

Hello max, Thank You for the info. I need to see if I have the 5v. then I'll order too.

 

RE the DX buttons. When you calibrate the TUSBA, you can create 3 DX buttons.

Idle,Mil,Aft. I'm just not sure how to use those DX Buttons within DCS.

 

Hoping someone could shed more light on their function.

Best,

David

[MAXsenna]

Aha! You get some "virtual" buttons depending on the position. Hmmm, wild guess. RShft-Home is the keyboard press to bring the throttle to idle in the F-16 module. So just go into control setup and select that DX switch from your throttle. Now, that might be a little tricky of course. But double click the corresponding field on the column for the throttle, and then just choose it in the drop down list. Don't know if it will work, like I said, wild guess.

As for the 5V. I believe I have read somewhere that you can find out by the serial number, without taking it apart.

Good luck!

 

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[dwbarnett]

Hello Max, Thank You for yourhelp.

I can't seem to find the info on 5v serial mumbers. My throttle is 13097, hopefully late enough mfg to be 5v.

 

I think I'll contact Thrustmater support, see if they know the range when it was mfg 5v

Thank You for your time. I'll play around with the dx switches, see what happens.

Best'

David

[MAXsenna]

Well, hope you're in the clear. Mine is 15938. So that won't help you.

I cross my fingers for you though!

 

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[Sokol1_br]

Next question: I see Rel4y sells some hall sensors and a new microstick. Criteria being that I need to know if my throttle is 5v?

It is my understanding

 

This part is simple to solve, but require use an solder iron.

 

Early TQS use 3.3 volts for supply potentiometer (seems an way to reduce noise in low cost potentiometer), so have a diode (R1) in PCB for drop the supply voltage from 5v to 3.3v before reach the potentiometer.

 

You need inspect visually the the PCB and since the diode is in the PCB backside, need unscrew 3 Philips screws for look. Avoid touch PCB trails, componentes, with fingers due static electricity surge.

 

Latest versions of TQS use 5v and don't have the diode (R1) installed. Don't know about serial number of this models. Visual inspection is more warranted.

 

If you will install a Hall or MagRez... sensor that require 5v, need bypass the diode, this mean cut the trails that goes for the diode and solder an wire over making a bridge.

 

 

An better (optional) job is use a 220 OHM as "bridge" because that eventual voltage surge above 5v don't reach the sensor.

 

[dwbarnett]

hi Sokol1, that procedure is above my paygrade. Looking for Plan B. Thank You for the input.

 

Much appreciated.

Best.

David

[Rudel_chw]

hi Sokol1, that procedure is above my paygrade. Looking for Plan B.

 

Hi,

 

Rel4y Sells a 3 euro adapter board to cater the users with 3.8v boards, that does not require soldering. Ask him about it. Beet regards,

 

Eduardo.

[dwbarnett]

Hi, Thank You. yes, I have left a Email message for Rel4y. Still awaiting a response.

 

Thank You.

Best,

David