Full switch upgrade for Thrustmaster Warthog throttle [OTTO, Cutler-Hammer, Honeywell, Mason]

[DeadMeat]

On 11/16/2022 at 8:07 PM, goccia978 said:

chiedo un aiuto..non devo fare mod, ma si è rotto lo switch dell'aec, e devo sostituirlo, ma non riesco a staccare i tre switch dalla struttura dal warthog; mi potreste aiutare per favore ?

Google translate tells me you're trying to get some toggles out to replace a broken EAC switch... Well to get those switches out you gotta remove the legend plate first from the top. Then you can unscrew the nuts holding the switches in place with a pair of needle nosed pliers. See the pictures earlier in this thread for info.

The toggle switches are soldered to a PCB however so you're going to have to desolder the EAC, find a suitable replacement (look on Ebay) and solder that on.
Alternatives include buying a full new replacement PCB from thrustmaster to drop in or replace the whole board sort of what I've done here. You can use cheap toggles if you'd like - no need to use mil spec.

[Randarino2]

This is outstanding.....but....my slider switch is causing jittering when I try to zoom in to my planes panels in DCS. Did you find a replacement for the slider switch? 

Randy

[DeadMeat]

On 1/26/2023 at 2:30 PM, Randarino2 said:

This is outstanding.....but....my slider switch is causing jittering when I try to zoom in to my planes panels in DCS. Did you find a replacement for the slider switch? 

Randy

Nope didn't swap that one.

[jonsky7]

On 1/26/2023 at 1:30 PM, Randarino2 said:

This is outstanding.....but....my slider switch is causing jittering when I try to zoom in to my planes panels in DCS. Did you find a replacement for the slider switch? 

Randy

Often solved by using a powered USB Hub.

[Swson]

I have to change the radio 5 contact hat on the throttle whose middle much is not working but the Honeywell 1TW1-5 does not seem to fit at least at Mouser shop. do I need to keep the original hat probably mounted with a tiny screw ? Or could you give me a reference ? 

[DeadMeat]

On 6/26/2024 at 6:05 PM, Swson said:

I have to change the radio 5 contact hat on the throttle whose middle much is not working but the Honeywell 1TW1-5 does not seem to fit at least at Mouser shop. do I need to keep the original hat probably mounted with a tiny screw ? Or could you give me a reference ? 

The 1TW1-5 is a 3 position toggle switch. The radio hat switch is .. just that. Also called a trim switch. You can pay big money to swap it for a "real" OTTO 5-way switch, try to repair your original switch or ask Thrustmaster for a replacement. They may try to sell you an entire side assemble though.

Unless your throttle is covered by warranty still, I'd recommend you try to repair it. It is just tact switches in a housing.

[Swson]

Thank yes the Otto switch cost is the one of a whole joystick sôI opened the serial switch and used contact spray on the central small contact push mutton printed board that solved the problem for now….