Bucic Posted January 14, 2024 Posted January 14, 2024 (edited) Has anyone tried the latest universal trigger? https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6289942/files I printed a set but it's very different in the grip compared to the original one (all-black). I used: TheSimNet_Trigger_3.stl TheSimNet_Trigger_Housing.stl Edited January 14, 2024 by Bucic F-5E simpit cockpit dimensions and flight controls Kill the Bloom - shader glow mod Poor audio Doppler effect in DCS [bug] Trees - huge performance hit especially up close
_BringTheReign_ Posted January 16, 2024 Author Posted January 16, 2024 Trigger 1 is the same as the original, and trigger 4 is similar in footprint to another B-8 grip I scanned. 2&3 are F-15 triggers .
Bucic Posted January 16, 2024 Posted January 16, 2024 (edited) So which one do I print for F-5E and the "wife's hair clip boosted" trigger with TheSimNet_Trigger_Housing.stl ? What's left is Trigger 1 and 4 and I don't see bottom cams in neither (for actuation of the bottom-mounted micro switches). Edited January 16, 2024 by Bucic F-5E simpit cockpit dimensions and flight controls Kill the Bloom - shader glow mod Poor audio Doppler effect in DCS [bug] Trees - huge performance hit especially up close
_BringTheReign_ Posted January 16, 2024 Author Posted January 16, 2024 6 hours ago, Bucic said: So which one do I print for F-5E and the "wife's hair clip boosted" trigger with TheSimNet_Trigger_Housing.stl ? What's left is Trigger 1 and 4 and I don't see bottom cams in neither (for actuation of the bottom-mounted micro switches). I personally recommend Trigger 4, it's what I use and I like the feel of it the best in my F-5 setup! It is dual stage - the small canted lip will interact with both microswitches. There is another trigger with a more aggressive cam surface, however I have noticed that the return from the second stage can get sticky. Trigger 4 is 2 stage and the best bet for the F-5! null 2 .
Sierra99 Posted August 12, 2024 Posted August 12, 2024 Will the B8 / F-4 Grip take Stock Otto P-1 switches? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Primary Computer ASUS Z390-P, i7-9700K CPU @ 5.0Ghz, 32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 @ 3200Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce 1070 Ti AMP Extreme, Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe drives (1Tb & 500 Gb), Windows 10 Professional, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS, Thrustmaster Warthog Stick, Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle, Cougar MFDs x3, Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals and TrackIR 5. -={TAC}=-DCS Server Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3, i7-3770K CPU @ 3.90GHz, 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 @ 1600Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 970.
_BringTheReign_ Posted August 16, 2024 Author Posted August 16, 2024 On 8/12/2024 at 7:28 PM, Sierra99 said: Will the B8 / F-4 Grip take Stock Otto P-1 switches? V2 is designed to take stock Otto switches yes! B8_NEW.zip contains the files for V2 V3 is WIP and will take Otto triggers as well 2 .
Red Yeti Posted February 10 Posted February 10 (edited) Hello @_BringTheReign_ I also want to print the cool B8 handle and have loaded the new version 2.5. I noticed that the handle has 4 holes for attaching the insert. But there is only one hole in the insert itself. Have I loaded the wrong file? Edited February 10 by Red Yeti
Bucic Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Might be an error. There are still errors in the BOM as well, as far as I remember. F-5E simpit cockpit dimensions and flight controls Kill the Bloom - shader glow mod Poor audio Doppler effect in DCS [bug] Trees - huge performance hit especially up close
_BringTheReign_ Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 4 hours ago, Red Yeti said: Hello @_BringTheReign_ I also want to print the cool B8 handle and have loaded the new version 2.5. I noticed that the handle has 4 holes for attaching the insert. But there is only one hole in the insert itself. Have I loaded the wrong file? 2 hours ago, Bucic said: Might be an error. There are still errors in the BOM as well, as far as I remember. @Bucic & @Red Yeti please accept my sincere apologies. I have updated the .zip on the thingiverse page, and I have also attached the correct part to this message. Bucic I would be most happy to correct any errors you may find, and I apologize if they have caused any confusion. Happy building, folks! TheSimNet_New_Insert_Revised.stl 2 .
Red Yeti Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Wow! I didn't expect such a quick response. Thank you very much! 1
_BringTheReign_ Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 18 minutes ago, Red Yeti said: Wow! I didn't expect such a quick response. Thank you very much! My pleasure, best of luck with your build 1 .
Bucic Posted February 10 Posted February 10 (edited) @_BringTheReign_No worries. You're doing god's works. As for BOM errors I wouldn't say they were critical unless someone orders nuts and bolts with not a single spare. Please take a look at our email (subject line: F-5 century series grip - availability of units for sale) and forum PM conversations. I just did and can't see those BOM notes, sorry. I'm sure I mentioned it). Edited February 10 by Bucic 1 F-5E simpit cockpit dimensions and flight controls Kill the Bloom - shader glow mod Poor audio Doppler effect in DCS [bug] Trees - huge performance hit especially up close
_BringTheReign_ Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 5 minutes ago, Bucic said: @_BringTheReign_No worries. You're doing god's works. As for BOM errors I wouldn't say they were critical unless someone orders nuts and bolts with not a single spare. Please take a look at our email (subject line: F-5 century series grip - availability of units for sale) and forum PM conversations. I just did and can't see those BOM notes, sorry. I'm sure I mentioned it). Thank you, I will take a look!! 1 .
Red Yeti Posted February 15 Posted February 15 Probably a stupid question but: How do you print the housing of the trigger? When I try to remove the supports, I tear the two ‘nests’ of the buttons with them.
_BringTheReign_ Posted February 18 Author Posted February 18 On 2/15/2025 at 11:42 AM, Red Yeti said: Probably a stupid question but: How do you print the housing of the trigger? When I try to remove the supports, I tear the two ‘nests’ of the buttons with them. Usually the trigger housing is printed without supports, that helps prevent tearing 2 .
Red Yeti Posted March 2 Posted March 2 I finally finished my handle today. It wasn't that expensive at around €50 for the materials. It was also a lot of fun (except for the soldering! I don't like that at all!) I turned and milled the tube and the nut out of aluminum in the hope that it would withstand the FFB forces. Nice tinkering project. Thanks for sharing the files! 6
Arkku Posted April 26 Posted April 26 Looks great! Is there any known source for suitable metal nuts (e.g., Thrustmaster spare parts, some kind of plumbing parts, a cheap place to order it custom made)? I'm considering building this for use on a RealSimulator FSSB base, but I'm not sure whether I can 3D print strong enough parts for that.
Red Yeti Posted April 27 Posted April 27 (edited) I couldn't find anything suitable made of metal. So the only option was to make it myself. The alternative would be to have it 3D printed from aluminium, like _BringTheReign_ did, I think. Edited April 27 by Red Yeti 1
Bucic Posted April 27 Posted April 27 @Red Yeti That looks too good F-5E simpit cockpit dimensions and flight controls Kill the Bloom - shader glow mod Poor audio Doppler effect in DCS [bug] Trees - huge performance hit especially up close
Red Yeti Posted April 29 Posted April 29 On 4/27/2025 at 9:38 PM, Bucic said: @Red Yeti That looks too good I don't know if I'm interpreting the smiley correctly, but thank you.
Bucic Posted April 29 Posted April 29 21 minutes ago, Red Yeti said: I don't know if I'm interpreting the smiley correctly, but thank you. Sure. Yeah. Why not. Seriously, the more I gather closeup photos of real aircrafts, the less I'm worried about finishing and details. F-5E simpit cockpit dimensions and flight controls Kill the Bloom - shader glow mod Poor audio Doppler effect in DCS [bug] Trees - huge performance hit especially up close
BalkanBattler Posted April 30 Posted April 30 On 4/27/2025 at 5:41 AM, Red Yeti said: I couldn't find anything suitable made of metal. So the only option was to make it myself. The alternative would be to have it 3D printed from aluminium, like _BringTheReign_ did, I think. Wow! Is this CNC machined? Cool!
_BringTheReign_ Posted May 5 Author Posted May 5 On 4/27/2025 at 5:41 AM, Red Yeti said: I couldn't find anything suitable made of metal. So the only option was to make it myself. The alternative would be to have it 3D printed from aluminium, like _BringTheReign_ did, I think. Looks fantastic! I wish I had these skills! .
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