Authentikit have released their freeware Mosquito Throttle!

[Morat]

https://authentikit.org/mosquito/

I'm printing mine right now

Here's how to assemble it:

 

[Steel Jaw]

Bizarre....

[grafspee]

Looks nice, but so many screws 

[Komet_82]

These controlls from them look pretty cool. But I really wonder how straight forward the installation is after the assembly and how durable they are.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[Gunfreak]

1 hour ago, Komet_82 said:

These controlls from them look pretty cool. But I really wonder how straight forward the installation is after the assembly and how durable they are.

Any ideas?

Thanks

I have all of the Spitfire stuff(half of it put together and working)

It's quite durable, I wouldn't throw it on the floor. But I'm not a particularly soft handed guy. I can break most things by accident. But haven't done it so far with my authentikit.

Installation is quite easy.

[Terry Dactil]

The best Authentikit feature is that the replica controls mount on an adjustable framework so that they match exactly with what you see in VR. The improvement in immersion must be enormous!

(Unfortunately, I am still using my old Warthog system so I can't do this (yet!).  However, all the Authentikot files are free to use so I have taken their elevator and rudder trim files to make add-ons to my setup. Now I am not cheating by using the hat switch trim for WW2 aircraft.

Thank you Authentikit )  

 

Edited November 20, 2022 by Terry Dactil
Photo updated with aileron trim added

[Ala13_ManOWar]

11 hours ago, Terry Dactil said:

 

Hey, that setup looks good!! It inspires some wicked ideas on my own setup . And I still have to make that Warthog brake lever too. Thanks for posting. Some more details on how it is would be really welcome.

[Nealius]

The no soldering bit really piqued my interests. Maybe once the yen stops being so weak and I get an apartment bigger than a shoebox I can get a Spit/Mossie/Modern modular simpit set up.

[Komet_82]

Thanks for the feedback, I really have to think about this

[Terry Dactil]

13 hours ago, Ala13_ManOWar said:

Hey, that setup looks good!! It inspires some wicked ideas on my own setup . And I still have to make that Warthog brake lever too. Thanks for posting. Some more details on how it is would be really welcome.

My setup has the controllers mounted on a large sheet of MDF particleboard bolted under the seat of an office chair. Just about everything has been screwed onto that in some way or other. The Authentikit .stl file is easily modified (in Fusion360) to have an appropriate extension with a couple of screw holes. (The black 'L' shaped thing in the photo). I didn't have any of the small crushable ferrules for non-soldered connections, so I just soldered them in the standard fashion. I did have a problem with the cheap Chinese rotary encoders I used. The connector tabs would break off if bent more than once. The white gunk is to make sure they can't move now.

Fusion360 file here to modify as required

     Rotec backplate mount v2.f3d

Edited November 17, 2022 by Terry Dactil
Added file

[Ala13_ManOWar]

24 minutes ago, Terry Dactil said:

My setup has the controllers mounted on a large sheet of MDF particleboard bolted under the seat of an office chair. Just about everything has been screwed onto that in some way or other. The Authentikit .stl file is easily modified (in Fusion360) to have an appropriate extension with a couple of screw holes. (The black 'L' shaped thing in the photo). I didn't have any of the small crushable ferrules for non-soldered connections, so I just soldered them in the standard fashion. I did have a problem with the cheap Chinese rotary encoders I used. The connector tabs would break off if bent more than once. The white gunk is to make sure they can't move now.

Actually, my setup is not very far away from yours, so I could take a similar approach. Good enough for me. Thanks for the explanation .

[Gunfreak]

9 hours ago, Nealius said:

The no soldering bit really piqued my interests. Maybe once the yen stops being so weak and I get an apartment bigger than a shoebox I can get a Spit/Mossie/Modern modular simpit set up.

It's a good and a bad. Personally I found the little brass rings you crush to make connections unreliable. But I'm heavy handed and not good with electronics.

[Morat]

On 11/14/2022 at 10:02 AM, grafspee said:

Looks nice, but so many screws 

Yes, but they're easy to assemble and you can buy kits from an affiliate that include all the bits that are not printed. It works out cheaper than buying them yourself because he buys in bulk and does the counting for you.

On 11/15/2022 at 6:56 PM, Komet_82 said:

These controlls from them look pretty cool. But I really wonder how straight forward the installation is after the assembly and how durable they are.

Any ideas?

Thanks

The installation isn't hard, you just need to buy a monitor stand and clamp it to your desk upside down. I found the software setup for the trimwheels quite tricky but I was being stupid and once it's done, it's done. The guys on the discord will help you and as more of us install, there are more of us to share knowledge.

The only part that I find weak are the clamps which hold the throttle, and trim wheels onto the metal tube that stands in for the left wall of the cockpit. I have had them crack by the screws a couple of times. It's not a huge deal because you can just print another one but you do have to be careful not to overtighten.

In use, I've had the Spitfire stick running for a few months now and it has been fantastic. It makes a huge improvement for warbirds over the Warthog. The only thing I miss is having the spare buttons from the Warthog throttle which I had bound for things like Gunsight on/off, Guns safe/arm, starter and boost coil. Now I have to click them again or grope for the Keyboard. I think I might get a numberpad or something as I get lost on my full size K/B in VR.

On 11/16/2022 at 11:12 PM, Gunfreak said:

It's a good and a bad. Personally I found the little brass rings you crush to make connections unreliable. But I'm heavy handed and not good with electronics.

Yes, you definitely need to look VERY carefully at all the joints/crimps. I have soldered a few items but it isn't necessary.

Edited December 3, 2022 by Morat

[Terry Dactil]

6 hours ago, Morat said:

The only thing I miss is having the spare buttons from the Warthog throttle which I had bound for things like Gunsight on/off, Guns safe/arm, starter and boost coil. Now I have to click them again or grope for the Keyboard. I think I might get a numberpad or something as I get lost on my full size K/B in VR.

The best solution for that is to use PointCTL which keeps it realistic as you have to reach out to where you see the switch.

The easiest fix is to use Voice Attack to actuate the switches.

Death to Keyboards in VR!  

[Morat]

Yes, I hear that vaicom is the way to go...

[Terry Dactil]

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3 hours ago, Morat said:

Yes, I hear that vaicom is the way to go...

Be aware that all you really need is just Voice Attack to give you your desired keystrokes by a verbal command.

Vaicom is a great plug-in for VA which bypasses ED's clunky comms menu and the multiple keystrokes required to do anything.

For example: say " 2 attack  <whatever is currently annoying you> and you get the required response without ever seeing the comms menu.

All great stuff. Get them both. You won't regret it. 

[Nealius]

Side-note on Viacom: The crew-->prime engines command is not yet programmed into the software, and since the software bypasses kypresses it has a tendency to break replay tracks.

[rkk01]

Has anyone got experience to share on the Authentikit Mossie engine control panel?

looks good, and sounds like they want to add stick and trim adjusters as well

[Slippa]

On 12/4/2022 at 2:34 AM, Terry Dactil said:

For example: say " 2 attack  <whatever is currently annoying you> and you get the required response 

In the run up to Christmas, will this work on my missus?

[Morat]

On 12/6/2023 at 11:11 AM, rkk01 said:

Has anyone got experience to share on the Authentikit Mossie engine control panel?

looks good, and sounds like they want to add stick and trim adjusters as well

I've printed mine and assemble it - it's looks great and feels good for plastic. Sadly I hit some wiring snags and couldn't be bothered to take it apart yet. I will do though! It's sitting next to my desk shaming me but I've got the full Spitfire gear already which works fine so I'm just slumming it with a single set of engine controls for now.

Edited March 18, 2024 by Morat

[Tea-Pig]

I've made some Authentikit stuff and the Mosquito throttle is on my to do list, right after I finish the current Heli collective project.

Authentikit stuff is brilliantly designed and generally features ball bearings, adjustable friction and damping so the feel is better than you might think. It is plastic of course and can be a bit flimsy but if something breaks you can just print a replacement part. If you want things to assemble as easily as in the videos you need a decent and reliable printer and know how to set it up and calibrate it accurately, and this is I think the biggest challenge. It's very satisfying to use stuff when you've made it yourself.

[Tea-Pig]

Finally got round to doing the Mosquito engine box. It's a chunky beast.