Stick shaker for every joystick (well, almost)

[Jenicek]

Hi everyone,

I wanna share my little project - a modular rumbler/shaker for a T.16000M joystick (the plan is to have adapters for other joysticks as well).

I would really appreciate your feedback, tips and thoughts.

Basic info:

• Supports MSFS with a help of a simple program
• Supports DCS and for now runs only on native FFB HID protocol (no software interface needed)
• 3D printed drop-in replacement (just remove 3 screws and put it on)
• Uses an XBox gamepad rumble motor
• Connected to PC via USB port, no external power needed
• Should be possible to mount to most joysticks and yokes (columns)

 

DCS Features:

• Wing buffeting when pulling high AoA, for some ED modules there is also a gun firing feedback
• Tested so far on Tomcat, Phantom, Viggen, Flaming Cliffs modules, Mustang

Prototype demo video

 

DCS Drawbacks:

• running on native FFB protocol only, reading of in-game telemetry not implemented yet
• depending on each module whether there is a force feedback modeled
• (for now) usable with non Fly-By-Wire aircraft only (so no buffeting with F-16, F-18)

 

MSFS Features:

• Done: vibrations caused by touchdown, flaps, landing gear, wing buffeting and ground roll
• To-do: overspeed

 

Trying to make it compatible with IL-2 GB too but I've not been able to find the correct joystick descriptor for it to be seen by the game.

 

Thanks for your input!

I will keep you posted about my progress.

[de.Impact]

Nice, I was using something similar for some time and it allowed a way better "stall approaching" feeling in the P-51.

A similar solution was posted here, allowing to use the the PCB and rumble motor of an Xbox controller: 

Looking forward to some updates on this - its really a big help in all aircraft without modern FCS to get more airframe feedback.

Edited February 12 by de.Impact

[LucShep]

Nice!   Following this for sure, keep it going.