Huey Doorgunner Project - the time has come for the mounted weapon USB controller build to commence

[Tanuki44]

For all my making (Huey cyclic, collective, rudder and Spitfire control column spad, throttle quadrant) I used MMJoy2 Firmware and Arduino Pro Micro

 

and you ?

[Zap921]

That looks like it would be awesome if VR since you'd be looking down the barrel when you moved it around just like IRL.

[hannibal]

4 hours ago, Tanuki44 said:

For all my making (Huey cyclic, collective, rudder and Spitfire control column spad, throttle quadrant) I used MMJoy2 Firmware and Arduino Pro Micro

 

and you ?

 

i just program the arduino as a joystick

DCS World amazing joystick mapping capabilities allow me to just assign controls with no problem, no MMJoy2 needed.

 

2 hours ago, Zap921 said:

That looks like it would be awesome if VR since you'd be looking down the barrel when you moved it around just like IRL.

 

thats the whole idea!!!

im hoping that i will be able to use my DIY controller in future DCS modules.. like Mi24..  maybe a Ju87 stuka?? or UH60... B17.. on and on..

[hannibal]

at 40 percent completion.

going to do a up / down axis test later tonight

Edited February 20, 2021 by hannibal

[hannibal]

 

Checking XY axis.

it works.

also did a test in VR.

IT WORKS.

 

beyond amazing.

much thanks to ED / TFC / Eagle Dynamics.

this year's update to multiseat multiplayer VR doorgun function has made this possible, and allowed me finally pursue this fun build.

[DishDoggie]

GOOD JOB Thanks for the post very cool.

 

 

 

DishDoggie Maker of

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3314819/

[hannibal]

added pov hats for camera control... the hardest part of the build..

about to test.. i hope there is no ghosting buttons...

[hannibal]

it is exactly a month after the great update to the huey multicrew..

 

i think i will be done with my miniguns soon. this is my update!

 

thank you again @PilotMi8 and @MatveyTsivinyuk to making the update possible..

 

 

[hannibal]

having slight setback..

 

using the arduino, i find that the potentioments become noisy.

i tried using caps at the arduino analog input to ground..

 

going to rewire with a Leo Bodnar and see if it has better sensitivity.

its amazing in VR, but the small jitters from the pots are perceiable in VR..

[Tanuki44]

Apply a filter ?

Personal, I replaced all the potentiometers by HALL sensors and with a x2 or x4 filter (with MMJOY) it is very stable.

[hannibal]

so far, the leo bodnar is working well. luckily i had a spare BU0386 board around.

hoping to close up the build soon.

 

what filter are you referring to?

arduino code or passive components?

@Tanuki44

Edited March 8, 2021 by hannibal

[Tanuki44]

This is the filter integrated into the MMJOY firmware, adjustable for each axis up to 15 levels.

I don't have more info on how it works, undoubtedly a smoothing of the peak on an average of values...

He does the job well better than I can program him. 

[hannibal]

i trying to avoid using more 3rd party apps for control.. and plus, i cant have any deadzone. usually most ppl would set a bigger deadzone to eliminate center jitter. 

thanks for suggestion...

 

ill try mmjoy on another arduino build..

[Tanuki44]

Whether you flash your arduino code or the MMJOY code, it's the same...

Your 'DoorGunner' will be recognized directly as a joystick in Windows / DCS.

Not more 3rd party apps.

 

[hannibal]

i see... interesting.

i always though mmjoy was a mapping program..didnt know it was actual firmware..

if i knew this 2 weeks ago...

 

in any case, the bodnar board is working well.

doing a shaker test later

Edited March 8, 2021 by hannibal

[Tanuki44]

That was the purpose of my post  

The soft under Windows is just for settings.

 

[hannibal]

thank you for you interest in my project everyone!

 

i hope someone else will build some kind of doorgun controller...

 

in mean time.. my m134d system is almost up. going to test shaker function later..

 

 

[Gruman]

Awesome stuff. Completly missed this project in this forum category. Glad I found the link via Reddit. 

Dont man the doorguns enough to build one myself, but the project idea is simply great.

 

 

[Zap921]

Wow, let us know how the bullets feel when she fires..  Should be sweeet!

[reddox]

This is super cool. Any chance you could share reference pictures and measurements you've been working from? Would be helpful for others working on similar setups.

[hannibal]

1 hour ago, reddox said:

This is super cool. Any chance you could share reference pictures and measurements you've been working from? Would be helpful for others working on similar setups.

 

ill find my dimension scratch paper and share it later..

 

[hannibal]

since the default "payload release/missle launch" association did not give much kick in vibration from the default sound of this association, will need to play around with sound editors to custom make a sound file that gives the best kick to he 4x dayton pucks i have installed on this gatling beast...

 

i need to follow instructions here and edit..

https://dreamsimteam.blogspot.com/p/simshaker-and-buttkicker.html

[hannibal]

i just used the "G+ feeling" wav and substituted for "payload release" in simshaker..

the Vibration..is MUCH BETTER.

I am content with my build..

next test video coming soon...

[DanTDBV]

Hi Hannibal

 

Your project is just so cool. I would love to do something similar, but I don't think that i have room for it.

When I am done with my current controller plans I will have 3 modified T16000m's (All buttons in grip), DIY Right hand Warthesque throttle grips on a Saitek Throttle quadrant, DIY Collective, Selfcentering  CH Throttle Quadrant and more.

 

I look very much forward to seeing Your next update.

 

Happy Simming

[hannibal]

4 hours ago, DanTDBV said:

Hi Hannibal

 

Your project is just so cool. I would love to do something similar, but I don't think that i have room for it.

When I am done with my current controller plans I will have 3 modified T16000m's (All buttons in grip), DIY Right hand Warthesque throttle grips on a Saitek Throttle quadrant, DIY Collective, Selfcentering  CH Throttle Quadrant and more.

 

I look very much forward to seeing Your next update.

 

Happy Simming

 

if u have some 3d printing skills.. check out thingiverse.com

they have some collective files.. i  find that the POV hats were useful, i used them in my minigun project...

 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3759480

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4543158

 

good luck!