Thrustmaster Warthog stick extension for Helicopter

[williver]

Hi there

Pretty new to DCS and have been using the MSFFB joystick for both collective and cyclic on UH-1H. Looking to amp up the realism a bit and now have purchased a Thrustmaster Warthog stick for cyclic.  Been reading about mods to soften the spring but I'm also looking to add a stick extension. I'd been keen to hear from anyone with recommendations on the optimal stick extension length and whether I would still need to do the spring mod if I'm adding an extension.

Also looking at economical options for a collective.

Appreciate your thoughts.

[jpuk]

Hi, I am using TM Warthog stick with 12 cm extension. https://mfg-sim.com/warthog-extensions/

I also removed the main spring and I am very satisfied with it. https://youtu.be/aBMBR8M0z2E?si=ljPPiwHDnyjZ9sc3

This is my Virpil Collective base: https://virpil-controls.eu/vpc-rotor-tcs-plus-base.html

And Virpil Collective Grip: https://virpil-controls.eu/vpc-hawk-60-collective-grip.html

Not an economic option, I admit.

 

[Sr.]

I 3D printed a 40cm and run stock spring.

Works great

 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4718382

 

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Edited March 6, 2024 by Sr.

[jpuk]

20 hours ago, Sr. said:

I 3D printed a 40cm and run stock spring.

Works great

 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4718382

 

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Nice job. Did you try to run it without it like in rl?

[williver]

thanks @jpuk and @Sr. really appreciate your responses. cheers. BTW @Sr. what's your collective?

[Sr.]

5 hours ago, williver said:

thanks @jpuk and @Sr. really appreciate your responses. cheers. BTW @Sr. what's your collective?

DIY based on this guys design.

 

 

16 hours ago, jpuk said:

Nice job. Did you try to run it without it like in rl?

Haven't yet. 

[Stu6711]

On 3/6/2024 at 11:04 PM, jpuk said:

Hi, I am using TM Warthog stick with 12 cm extension. https://mfg-sim.com/warthog-extensions/

I also removed the main spring and I am very satisfied with it. https://youtu.be/aBMBR8M0z2E?si=ljPPiwHDnyjZ9sc3

This is my Virpil Collective base: https://virpil-controls.eu/vpc-rotor-tcs-plus-base.html

And Virpil Collective Grip: https://virpil-controls.eu/vpc-hawk-60-collective-grip.html

Not an economic option, I admit.

 

Apologies to revive an older thread, but I’ve been looking for feedback regarding a modded TM Warthog stick as a cyclic. 
Is there any stiction when pushing/pulling the stick diagonally?

I’ve used both WinWing & Virpil sticks springless with dampers, but both have terrible stiction, making small movements all but impossible (I’ve applied Nyogel & it made almost no difference). 

[jpuk]

On 12/29/2024 at 9:09 AM, Stu6711 said:

Apologies to revive an older thread, but I’ve been looking for feedback regarding a modded TM Warthog stick as a cyclic. 
Is there any stiction when pushing/pulling the stick diagonally?

I’ve used both WinWing & Virpil sticks springless with dampers, but both have terrible stiction, making small movements all but impossible (I’ve applied Nyogel & it made almost no difference). 

What do you mean by stiction? A friction?