A.F. Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 Hi, Is it possible to get the Gemini Throttle/Collective Base in combination with a throttle head? I do not need the many switches of an Orion throttle. But I need the switches that are directly on the throttle head.
MustangSally Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 You can use the F-18 throttle grips on the Gemini. You might be able to use the F-16 grip but without the frame as the Gemini is smaller than the Orion. Ryzen 9 7950X3D - MSI MAG X670E TomaHawk MB, ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 AIO 64gig Corsair DDR5@6000, Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 AORUS Winwing Super Taurus, Orion2, TO / Combat panels, Collective with Topgun MIP Winwing Skywalker pedals, NLR Boeing Mil Edition Simpit, 55" Samsung Odyssey Ark, Trackir
Bwaze Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 Yes, the manual states that it is compatible, also the store says: "Compatible with other winwing throttle grip." But of course this is true only for F-18 grips. For F-16 throttle handle - throttle grip itself fits, but the rails don't, since the base is shorter. So you would have to DIY the mounting.
Fantum Posted February 16, 2022 Posted February 16, 2022 Do you need adapter plates to use F-18 throttle handles with Gemini base?
MustangSally Posted February 16, 2022 Posted February 16, 2022 9 hours ago, Fantum said: Do you need adapter plates to use F-18 throttle handles with Gemini base? No but you won't get the correct F-16 throttle gate positions Ryzen 9 7950X3D - MSI MAG X670E TomaHawk MB, ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 AIO 64gig Corsair DDR5@6000, Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 AORUS Winwing Super Taurus, Orion2, TO / Combat panels, Collective with Topgun MIP Winwing Skywalker pedals, NLR Boeing Mil Edition Simpit, 55" Samsung Odyssey Ark, Trackir
Fantum Posted February 17, 2022 Posted February 17, 2022 There is not enough clearance between F/A-18 throttle handles and Gemini base to attach the connectors. Extensions necessary, but not included in shipment. Have tried contacting WinWing but communication nil. Can't find any resource for parts/accessories.
Bwaze Posted February 18, 2022 Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) I tought the geometry of throttle levers is the same between Orion and Gemini base? The Winwing store states that Gemini base is "Compatible with other winwing throttle grip." - which is not entitely true after release of F-16EX throttle grip, you can't attach the rails to Gemini base. The PDF manual states explicitly "Suitable for F-18 throttle grip." Are you sure you're attaching the grips the right way around, using the right screw holes? I would look the Orion base manual for reference. Maybe you're missing mounting plates from F-18 grips package? But I haven't seen it work, so it's possible it doesn't fit and the web page and manuals are wrong... Edited February 18, 2022 by Bwaze
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