Thrustmaster cougar and hall sensors

[sweinhart3]

I have been using the old cougar for sometime now without issue. However recently, my x and y axis are so jumpy near center line that it is impossible for me to fly the sim. Even if I manage to trim the chopper, just bumping the stick will pretty much put me into the ground. The issue of course are the pots. I could replace the pots with higher quality ones but a lot of people are using hall sensors which are extrememly accurate. I was wondering if anyone had any particular set of sensors that worked well for them and where you could buy them?

[Feuerfalke]

I know it's just a temporary solution, but you might want to adjust deadzones around the center to compensate the spikes.

 

Under normal conditions I'd recommend frugalsworld.com, but the site is down for some time now. :(

[kaiserb_uk]

Dammit - it was back the other day.

 

Cubpilot is the guy who does Hall Sensor kits for the Cougar - http://www.cubpilotshangar.net/

[sweinhart3]

I tried messing with deadzones but the spiking is way to bad to be compensated for in that way. Problem is I dont really fully understand the hall effect or what hardware is required. I see lotsa sensors out there but I think they are based on the assumption that you are using a magnetic device which the cougar is not without some kind of modification

[Feuerfalke]

I tried messing with deadzones but the spiking is way to bad to be compensated for in that way. Problem is I dont really fully understand the hall effect or what hardware is required. I see lotsa sensors out there but I think they are based on the assumption that you are using a magnetic device which the cougar is not without some kind of modification

 

The modifications available for purchase are quite sophisticated and easy to install. That raises the price, of course. :(

[sweinhart3]

Anyone know if the Cougar uber2 nxt mods are still available or where to get them? Frugals is down for who knows how long and I cant find a website. I also tried emailing the guy that does the hall upgrades but I still havent got a reply.

[Sokol1_br]

Problem is I dont really fully understand the hall effect or what hardware is required.

No big secret with HALL sensors -but some myths... :P

 

Today they are inexpensive. Many COTS joysticks use:

Saitek X-52/X-52PRO

Thrustmaster T.16000M

Logitech G940

Saitek X65F

 

Beyond the traditional CubPilot kit anothers options:

 

MaRS by VKB: http://www.vkb-flightsimcontrols.com/produkt/mars_install.php

 

I don't know how buy these in Russia...

 

DIY option:

 

http://www.checksix-forums.com/showthread.php?t=132677

 

Source for inexpensive Allegro A1302 HALL sensor.

 

Good how-to for DIY use of HALL:

 

http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/julian265/il2/unistick/uni_stick.pdf

 

Sokol1_Br

[PoleCat]

Anyone know if the Cougar uber2 nxt mods are still available or where to get them? Frugals is down for who knows how long and I cant find a website. I also tried emailing the guy that does the hall upgrades but I still havent got a reply.

 

Yes they are still available. Absolutely excellent mod.

 

Go here: http://www.cubpilotshangar.net/ for the Hall sensors and email Ian Johnston for info on the NXT Mod. ubermod AT optusnet.com.au

 

 

Out

Edited October 10, 2009 by PoleCat

[sweinhart3]

Ive emailed cubspilot guy twice and havent received a reply in almost a week so Im not sure what the deal is with that. I did get a reply from Ian Johnson tho.