Doorgun Joystick Made simple for DCS Helicopters via XBOX ONE controller! Another Doorgun Joystick build by Hannibal...

[hannibal]

*update 10/13/2024, uploaded revised files called Roll Arm v2 and Shaft v2
after actually making this i found that the arms were hard to snap in, i revised the files [roll arm v2 and shaft v2] 

I am grateful that DCS has functional doorguns on some DCS modules (a few helicopters at this time)

A few years back DCS Huey UH1H was the only one DCS world module that i was able to make a doorgun joystick and control the fury of the Miniguns (thank you @PilotMi8), supplemented with the Virtual Reality together making it an unparalleled experience NO OTHER GAMES allow vehicle commanded with player controlled GUNS as of this DATE! Fast forward to this date and now we have 5 DCS world Modules with Joystick bindable player controlled doorguns!

In anticipation to the next DCS patch with possible joystick slew Fix for Polychop Simulations SA342 Gazelle minigun variant (hopefully CH47 chinook as well), I bring to you Now an even easier Doorgun Joystick build !!! Just print and snap on.

Link to STL files are here and we have thingiverse link https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6795956

After seeing Akaki's 3d Printed hotas for Xbox, i said to myself.. maybe this is an easier way to get a doorgun joystick in to your hands so that you can enjoy the thrill of controlling doorguns for DCS world!

I did a remix of Akaki's hotas into a doorgun form factor... using Milhause M2 Browning Machine gun as a mock doorgun with spade grips.

the design is specifically for an XBOX ONE Original controller (not copy cat controllers)
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-one-Wireless-Controller-Renewed/dp/B07H5KRX5Q

DCS World has player controlled doorguns!
can be found on the UH-1H Huey, Mi-24P Hind, CH47F, SA342 minigun variant and Mi-8MTV2

Sharing the STL files so you can build a simple joystick to control the Doorguns on these helicopters

Designed this as the simplest design i can make, No soldering and no arduino . ONLY 3d Printing skill required and a XBOX ONE controller is need

***i printed most parts 10% infil***
***i went 100% on the pitch and roll arms***
***used wire nippers (or 3d printer utility cutter) to widen ball sockets so that the snap in parts are manageable to snap in, also a filer to smooth out rotating parts***.

following DCS World modules are supported for doorgun joystick use
HIND | HUEY | HIP | Chinook | Gazelle

If you are successful to make this build, DCS Axis Controls and Button Assignments mappings for DIY doorgun controller are suggested:

axis doorgun slew LEFT/RIGHT,
axis doorgun slew UP/DOWN
VR Re-center (under UiLAYER control drop down)
Fire Weapon

Cockpit Camera move Forward Back Up Down Left Right
Toggle decouple | trackIR on/off

***Map doorgun FIRE to keyboard or another device since the spade grip does NOT have a button on it***

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS HERE!

 

 

Joystick Base DG.stl joystick_controller_mount DG.stl joystick_grip DG.stl joystick_hinge DG.stl joystick_pitch_arm DG.stl joystick_thumbstick_collar DG.stl throttle_base DG.stl throttle_controller_mount DG.stl

 

Shaft DG v2.stl Roll Arm DG v2.stl

joystick_hinge DG.stl

Edited November 19, 2024 by hannibal

[hannibal]

my build setup and configuring video coming soon.. but if you want to get started, Akaki has his tutorial to assemble the Xbox control Hotas Mod 

 

[Nightdare]

I find this somewhat amusing since an Xbox controller already has a grip ergonomic resembling a .50,  my idea would be to somehow mount such a controller on a simple joystick with twist axis for more real-life-like operation

But I always admire creative jury-rigging 

[hannibal]

3 hours ago, Nightdare said:

I find this somewhat amusing since an Xbox controller already has a grip ergonomic resembling a .50,  my idea would be to somehow mount such a controller on a simple joystick with twist axis for more real-life-like operation

But I always admire creative jury-rigging 

Some in reddit also was thinking about the Playstation dual shock controller with its gyro axis function.

Both xbox twist axis and PS dual shock sound like great ideas maybe someone out there is inspired to create some more Jerry rigging!

[hannibal]

someone in reddit proposes PS4 controller.

if someone can make a video of a PS5 PS4 controller axis gyro working with DCS or windows game controller properties.. i would see if it possible to modify my spade grip as a PS5 PS4 holder...

Edited October 14, 2024 by hannibal

[Nightdare]

9 hours ago, hannibal said:

@Nightdare maybe u can show us how dual shock can be setup with dcs?

 

Sorry (apart from having no module with a door gun), I'm neither a Sony, nor Software guy, I wouldn't even know if a 'rumble' controller works on PC with DCS

I'm more the type of guy to tiewrap/duktape a console controller to my old G940

[Nightdare]

@hannibal

Small search gave me this:

 

 

So it seems there is the possibility?

 

 

[hannibal]

49 minutes ago, Nightdare said:

@hannibal

Small search gave me this:

 

 

So it seems there is the possibility?

 

 

 I watched 3 mins in.. i guess it's possible.

I don't know. I don't have a dual shock controller and I DO NOT plan to get one.

If someone out there that can demonstrate a controls test in windows game control properties with a play station dual shock controller that is a start... like moving the controller in the air and seeing if it moves some kind of axis joystick axis (with out a doorgun gimble)

We need a proof of concept from anyone. 

I'll try help someone willing to do the work. 

Need a video with dual shock moving  this windows properties test

Anyone?

 

Edited October 14, 2024 by hannibal

[hannibal]

video instruction coming soon....

[hannibal]

video instructions uploaded..