Thrustmaster WartHog Switchgear

[MadDogMcQ]

Just noticed that some of the switchgear on the throttle have a "cap" on top of them and some don't. The only difference I can see is that the "capped" switches are 3-way whereas the "naked" ones are 2-way. No big deal, but it just stood out to me immediately (and bugged me if I'm honest) :music_whistling:

 

[kaiserb_uk]

So the switches that behave different, ARE different?

[MTFDarkEagle]

Hmmmmmm... Interesting:smartass:

[Succellus]

Close the uncaped with black silicon to avoid intrusion of small objects and dust ?

[CrashEd]

Mines the same. I think it is just the design of the switch. The ones that appear to be capped actually still have a thread on the outside. Because they are spring-loaded in one direction, they probably need to be 'closed' to give the switch strength. The 2-way switches are all open.

 

Silicone won't be going anywhere near mine. I'm making some covers, like the ones that you used to be able to buy for the Cougar, out of an old fleece :D

[Slayer]

You can buy rubberized switch covers that will screw onto those threads sticking out. I had a few that i unfortunately threw away the other day but you should be able to get them from any electronics supply, then they will all look the same..

[MadDogMcQ]

You can buy rubberized switch covers that will screw onto those threads sticking out. I had a few that i unfortunately threw away the other day but you should be able to get them from any electronics supply, then they will all look the same..

 

Good call Slayer! :thumbup:

[july865]

have a link to those covers your referring too Slayer??

[Slayer]

have a link to those covers your referring too Slayer??

 

SImilar to these:

 

http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/rubberwaterproofswitchcovers-1.aspx

[Steel Jaw]

Now dont tell me that attention to detail is going to be a problem again with TM.

[WarriorX]

Here is another link for the switch covers like the ones that Slayer suggested, they are $2.60 each:

 

http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/p315.html

 

 

Just did another Google search for "toggle switch boot" and there are better prices out there, shipping costs vary greatly, so shop around.

Edited November 1, 2010 by WarriorX
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[PoleCat]

How many of these are needed and are these the correct ones you linked to? The tops look a bit short. I want to be sure they are correct before ordering.

 

Thanks

 

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[epokha]

Can you purchase just the metal rings like on the other switches?

[PoleCat]

Now dont tell me that attention to detail is going to be a problem again with TM.

 

Yes Mower, and they also left out the gold plated personally engraved I.D. Tags and the Nomex gloves. :P

 

Its pretty much described as the best HOTAS out there by everyone who has one. I would say that is pretty fine attention to detail.

 

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Edited November 1, 2010 by PoleCat

[MadDogMcQ]

I know it was me who raised the issue, but I'd be careful about ordering those switch-boots, because if you look at my photo (at the beginning) you will soon realise that there's barely any threads protruding through the casing for the switch-boots to screw onto.

[PoleCat]

I know it was me who raised the issue, but I'd be careful about ordering those switch-boots, because if you look at my photo (at the beginning) you will soon realise that there's barely any threads protruding through the casing for the switch-boots to screw onto.

 

Thanks for pointing this out. I will wait to see how it works out for anyone else who is going to try it. Slayer did you try this yet? If so how does the boot fit.

 

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[Succellus]

It seems they did not put a better finishing because of the switch travelling distance needed, thats only my hypotesys to the cap / non cap, as i don t own one.

Observe this before doing anything.

[WarriorX]

How many of these are needed and are these the correct ones you linked to? The tops look a bit short. I want to be sure they are correct before ordering.

 

Thanks

 

Out

 

8 are needed and the ones I listed have a measurement of 5/8's of an inch (i assume that is the length of the switch) and are referred to as being for "bat handle" switches.

 

I will hold off until either I have the WH to inspect myself, or someone who already has one can provide the measurements.

[CrashEd]

It seems they did not put a better finishing because of the switch travelling distance needed, thats only my hypotesys to the cap / non cap, as i don t own one.

Observe this before doing anything.

 

It's all about their choice of switch IMHO. They didn't put a cap on because, a) it costs more and b) the real throttle panel switches do not have them on ;)

[Slayer]

Thanks for pointing this out. I will wait to see how it works out for anyone else who is going to try it. Slayer did you try this yet? If so how does the boot fit.

 

Out

 

Still waiting for my stick to arrive :/. I've replaced tons of switches like this in the work I do, all of them have a backup nut to set the depth of how much threads are protruding IE sometimes its just thin sheet metal other times it is 1/8" steel. Granted you will have to take apart your throttle to make the adjustment.

 

You can also get trim rings that just hide the protruding threads, they are round and you can tighten them on by hand to pretty it up, you need about 2 threads sticking out to use these.

[CrashEd]

They are a lot more expensive. Just have to keep them clean!

 

Or put a cover over them when not in use, as I do ;)

[Succellus]

Or seal the gap with silicone as i sayd, you dont have to drop the whole tube damn it. Silicine is flexible and will preserve the switch movement.

[july865]

Or seal the gap with silicone as i sayd, you dont have to drop the whole tube damn it. Silicine is flexible and will preserve the switch movement.

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wont work.

 

IMHO not very pretty either.

 

but if you insist, you first. lmk how that works out for you!

[LtFransky]

You'd think that for the price, TM would have thought of that

[topdog]

I'll settle for not letting it rest long enough to gather much dust in the first place, and a can of compressed air, than make any such aftermarket adjustments to the switches - but that's just me :)