rafalg78 Posted March 7 Posted March 7 (edited) You don't have to wait any longer to feel the new quality that Force Feedback gives you. To build a Force Feedback Base you will need: 1. DIY FFB kit: 57BLF03 x2 + USB - 299€ (+VAT) 2. The complete Case Kit that I am promoting here 3. 19-24V/min. 10A power supply, e.g. this one What makes my Case Kit design unique: - designed for easy assembly - designed for 3D printing (can be screwed and unscrewed - threaded inserts were used), printed with PETG - timing belt tensioning system - moving gimbal elements made of durable material with the addition of carbon fiber (PETG CF) - engines support system for better stability and durability - easy access to the control board - XT60 safe power connector - large 90mm cooling fan - available for shipping right away if in stock, other within 2-3 weeks from order What is included in the Case Kit (option 1) 1. All required screws 2. Preassembled walls (x7) 3. Assembled gimbal 4. Gear wheels (x4) 5. Joystick bellow (made of natural leather) 6. Bellow cover 7. Timing belts (x2) 8. USB connector support 9. Board holder 10. Centering inserts 11. Power cord 12. Assembly instruction Price: 349€ + shipping cost There is also an option 2 order in which the entire Case Kit is assembled and all that remains is to install the VPforce Kit. What is included: 1. All required screws 2. Preassembled box 3. Bottom wall 4. USB connector support 5. Centering inserts 6. Power cord 7. Gear wheel 12T 8. Assembly instruction Price: 379€ + shipping cost Additional options: - gimbal printed from engineering material like PC ABS, PA12+CF, PC+CF (depending on the material: +15÷30€) - limiter with different angles (the original allows the joystick to be tilted 22° degrees in each direction). For example, with a 20cm extension, my limiter is: roll 18° and pitch 20° (for free if it replaces the original) - adapting the design to individual needs (individual pricing) What more is needed to run the device: - USB cable (type A to B) - any flight joystick grip compatible with Thrustmaster (other grips like WinWing and VKB needs an adapter – available here) Contact: I am located in Poland. I can send more pictures and videos in a private message. If you have any questions, feel free to write: rafalg78@gmail.com Edited March 8 by rafalg78 3 1
Don_C Posted Tuesday at 12:33 AM Posted Tuesday at 12:33 AM (edited) I just finished building a force feedback flight stick with this DIY kit. The craftsmanship and quality are excellent. The kit was shipped within a week and arrived to the U.S. within two weeks. rafalg78 always answered my email questions by the following day. The kit has several important key features: It has threaded inserts and can be disassembled/reassembled indefinitely without concern for threads stripping The gimbal is printed in carbon fiber (PETG CF) The rest of the components are glass reinforced PETG Almost all screws are grade 5 allen head The parts have very tight tolerance control so be careful to crisscross tighten the screws and you will hear a pleasing click as the parts snap into place. Overall assembly is easy and the parts fit very snugly. All electrical connectors are already installed. I used this power supply. You will also need a USB b to USB a cable, the VPForce DIY kit and a flight grip. I used a Virpil Alpha Constellation. Support has been great from rafalg78 and VPForce. I use this with X-plane, MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024. Edited Tuesday at 12:34 AM by Don_C typo
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