hegykc Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 We are officially into prototyping phase! Testing and calibrating the machine with "warthog-base connecting nuts": All the electronics and hardware for making completely functional prototypes have been ordered so it's getting real close to "two weeks" now :) Will post pictures of the complete grip in a couple of days. Took me 3 days just to set up the damn thing. And some other stuff that's in the works: www.replikagear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted January 30, 2015 ED Team Share Posted January 30, 2015 Looking great hegykc Forum rules - DCS Crashing? Try this first - Cleanup and Repair - Discord BIGNEWY#8703 - Youtube - Patch Status Windows 11, NVIDIA MSI RTX 3090, Intel® i9-10900K 3.70GHz, 5.30GHz Turbo, Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro, 64GB DDR @3200, ASUS ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, HP Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarshall Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Awesome I can't wait to see some pictures. I've been waiting for so long. It's such a downer trying to fly another aircraft using different controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneb Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well that's familiar. :D http://www.geneb.org/images/pedal-casting.jpg g. Proud owner of 80-0007. http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of her kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plehmann Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 nom nom nom...I'm in :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodsPrototype Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Looking real good hegykc. I'm excited! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazp Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 This project looks awesome! I am simply stunned by the creativity and technical know how in this community, I'm in awe! I'd buy it all, joystick/throttle and slew replacement. just take my money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikas62 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Wow, can´t wait to see the prototypes. _________________ PC: Win 10 Pro 64bit, Ryzen 7 5800X3D, 64GB RAM, GForce RTX 4090. Cockpit & HOTAS: VKB Gunfighter MKIII with MCG PRO, Vipril MT-50 CM2, Virpil Rotor Plus & SharKa-50 grip, Thrustmaster TPR, Virpil SharKa-50 Control Panel, WinWing Phoenix MIP, WinWing PTO & PCR, Total Control Apachte MPD frames, several DIY panels, NLR GTTRACK, NLR Motion V3, ButtKicker Gamer PLUS VR: Varjo Aero, HP Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VO101_MMaister Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Nice models, but those plastic nuts with threads are hopefully only prototypes, they wont last long. What do you use for CAD modelling and rendering? Those renders look really awesome! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] KG13 Control Grip Building Control Stick and Rudder Design i7 8700K, Asus Z370-E, 1080 Ti, 32Gb RAM, EVO960 500Gb, Oculus CV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hegykc Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Everything is a prototype at this point, including the threaded nuts. Design a logo and come up with a name, check and check! Edited February 5, 2015 by hegykc www.replikagear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Oh man, there is going to be a fancy box too!! I am definitely in. :thumbup: ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazduc Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hegykc, I am also interested in what cad program you are using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchking Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 OMG! Make a slew control replacement and I will buy it right now. Seriously!! The warthog needs that mod. WHISPR | Intel I7 5930K | Nvidia GTX980 4GB GDDR5 | 16GB DDR4 | Intel 730 series 512GB SSD | Thrustmaster WARTHOG | CH Pro Pedals | TrackIR4 pro | |A-10C|BS2 |CA|P-51 MUSTANG|UH-1H HUEY|MI-8 MTV2 |FC3|F5E|M2000C|AJS-37|FW190|BF 109K|Mig21|A-10:SSC,EWC|L-39|NEVADA| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoggs Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Looking great man! Definitely in for a Hornet Combo My SpecsAsus Maximus Hero IX Z270 i7 7700k @ 4.7GHz 32GB G.SKILL TridentZ 3700MHz DDR4 EVGA RTX 2080Ti Samsung 960 Evo 1TB M.2 NVME SSD EVGA SuperNOVA 1200 P2 Acer XB270HU 144Hz @ 1440p (IPS) Valve Index OOOOhhh, I wish I had the Alpha of a Hornet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentGun Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 How many stick's are going to be available? Link to my Imgur screenshots and motto http://imgur.com/a/Gt7dF One day in DCS... Vipers will fly along side Tomcats... Bugs with Superbugs, Tiffy's with Tornado's, Fulcrums with Flankers and Mirage with Rafales... :)The Future of DCS is a bright one:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZBAM_ELMO Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Good job bud, can't wait to see the real prototypes Know and use all the capabilities in your airplane. If you don't, sooner or later, some guy who does use them all will kick your ass. — Dave 'Preacher' Pace, USN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsracer Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I think I will buy a Warthog for the sole purpose of buying this and putting it on :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hegykc Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Hegykc, I am also interested in what cad program you are using. It is a combination of solidworks, 3ds max and photoshop. A good render is never "push a button" kind of thing. Takes quite a bit of tweaking for each scene. The one seen here took me about 3 hours just to setup the scene for rendering. OMG! Make a slew control replacement and I will buy it right now. Seriously!! The warthog needs that mod. I will be making slew control replacements as soon as I calibrate the printer and try different materials. How many stick's are going to be available? I don't do waiting lists. Hate them. This will not be a "one off" run. I have laid the groundwork for the production of thousands per month if needed, or just a couple each day if that will be the case. I will setup my work shop acording to the demand. I think I will buy a Warthog for the sole purpose of buying this and putting it on :D There will my own base for these grips, much better then the warthog one. Update: I spent the cheap printer material I had for testing purpposes. Have to wait for the good stuff to arrive this friday, or next week. Edited February 5, 2015 by hegykc www.replikagear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentGun Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 There will my own base for these grips, much better then the warthog one. So I don't have to buy the warthog to use this stick?!? Link to my Imgur screenshots and motto http://imgur.com/a/Gt7dF One day in DCS... Vipers will fly along side Tomcats... Bugs with Superbugs, Tiffy's with Tornado's, Fulcrums with Flankers and Mirage with Rafales... :)The Future of DCS is a bright one:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hegykc Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 No, not if you can wait. I have the prototype base designed. Electronics and firmware are in testing phase. I will start prototyping the base once I have a functional grip. www.replikagear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viersbovsky Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) No, not if you can wait. I have the prototype base designed. Electronics and firmware are in testing phase. I will start prototyping the base once I have a functional grip. Sierra Hotel! Will the base use a "real" gimbal and have comparable accuracy/resolution? The base is my biggest single gripe with the Warthog right now. Edited February 5, 2015 by Viersbovsky Callsign "Lion" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extranajero Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Would you sell a grip with switches, but without electronics ? If so what is the thread size and pitch of the Warthog connector ? --------------------------------------------------------- PC specs:- Intel 386DX, 2mb memory, onboard graphics, 14" 640x480 monitor Modules owned:- Bachem Natter, Cessna 150, Project Pluto, Sopwith Snipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFDarkEagle Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 No, not if you can wait. I have the prototype base designed. Electronics and firmware are in testing phase. I will start prototyping the base once I have a functional grip. So, in this regard, will you be making/selling both independant and dependant units? I.e. a grip where you don't require a warthog (standalone), and one where you do require a warthog? Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentGun Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 No, not if you can wait. I have the prototype base designed. Electronics and firmware are in testing phase. I will start prototyping the base once I have a functional grip. So... Is it still going to be $120? Link to my Imgur screenshots and motto http://imgur.com/a/Gt7dF One day in DCS... Vipers will fly along side Tomcats... Bugs with Superbugs, Tiffy's with Tornado's, Fulcrums with Flankers and Mirage with Rafales... :)The Future of DCS is a bright one:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hegykc Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sierra Hotel! Will the base use a "real" gimbal and have comparable accuracy/resolution? The base is my biggest single gripe with the Warthog right now. I wouldn't put a direct contact friction gimbal on a 15$ piece of crap if you ask me. So yes, real gimbal with roller bearings, fully adjustable and separate forces for pitch and roll and oil dampers. Would you sell a grip with switches, but without electronics? If so what is the thread size and pitch of the Warthog connector ? Yes, including all the hats, buttons and switches. Everything will be available as a separate buy, for anyone interested in making their own hotas. M36x2 but google that to make sure, I just have it modeled, but forgot. So, in this regard, will you be making/selling both independant and dependant units? I.e. a grip where you don't require a warthog (standalone), and one where you do require a warthog? Yes. Everything is designed "Lego" style. Pick the parts you want and put them together. So... Is it still going to be $120? The grip alone, yes. The base would be another purchase. My goal is for the whole set (grip+base and throttles+base) to be below the price range of the warthog. www.replikagear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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