Switch Cover on TM Warthog throttle.

[Crusader69]

Hi Folks,

 

I wish to put a military type switch cover on the EAC switch of the TM warthog throttle but not sure how to do it after I bought the switch cover...:(.

 

I know it is not realistic... just want to make the throttle look cool..:)

 

Any help will be much appreciated.... Thanks in advance.

[Duckling]

Not sure what type of 'cover' you got, If it's 'flip-cap' like as on the KY58 and 'GroundArm' switch I'd avoid use it, both from operational side and for how to secure it to the Lastepanel. Superglue might be an option through. Topside of switches doesn't raise above the lightpanel enough to secure the plate of the 'flip-cap' enough. You got 'some' free space below the lightpanel of TM 'Laste' switches that in turn is on a separate PCB (se pics).

 

If making an more realistic cover it's a metal plate with side bent upwards left/right of the switch and would be easier to make and get into place.

 

If you want to make some additional 'holes' to secure whatever cover you plan to use and risk void the warranty on the TM throttle, you can remove the PCB for the switches and LEDs from the bottomside of the throttle, just be very gentle with the wiring connections, they split easily (don't ask how I know ;-) (the thin 'lightplate' topside of the Lastepanel is glued on the base and could be removed with a thin flat screwdriver or likewise)

[Crusader69]

Not sure what type of 'cover' you got, If it's 'flip-cap' like as on the KY58 and 'GroundArm' switch I'd avoid use it, both from operational side and for how to secure it to the Lastepanel. Superglue might be an option through. Topside of switches doesn't raise above the lightpanel enough to secure the plate of the 'flip-cap' enough. You got 'some' free space below the lightpanel of TM 'Laste' switches that in turn is on a separate PCB (se pics).

 

If making an more realistic cover it's a metal plate with side bent upwards left/right of the switch and would be easier to make and get into place.

 

If you want to make some additional 'holes' to secure whatever cover you plan to use and risk void the warranty on the TM throttle, you can remove the PCB for the switches and LEDs from the bottomside of the throttle, just be very gentle with the wiring connections, they split easily (don't ask how I know ;-) (the thin 'lightplate' topside of the Lastepanel is glued on the base and could be removed with a thin flat screwdriver or likewise)

 

Thanks for your advice..:thumbup:

Yes. It is the KY58 "flip case" type. I don't think super glue will hold the switch cover as I can feel the "spring" is quite strong.

Wonder is there anything I can use to screw (sort of washer) on the flip case base to the switch.

 

Include a pic ...

 

[Duckling]

If glue is not an option it's a small bolt trough the lightplate/base (and pcb's to be removed prior) or a special made 'tube' (say Alu 1mm+ with inside thread (same as switch outer) with a cap topside. The PVC 'hole' round the EAC switch could be widened a bit to get the tube in ontop the switch. Maybe far off the topic here :-)

 

Or.. remove the Laste lightpanel/faceplate. Its fairly thin, 1.8 mm. Drill a small hole throuh the switch baseplate and the lightpanel, use a M1-M2 small bolt with countersinked head, (not sure it's the correct word here) from underneath and up through the flip-cap base and a nut topside. Then put the all chabang back in place. A Dremmel (likewise to remove enough material under screwhead is another option.)

 

Superglue would be my first option though, with some aditional cleaning before applying I think it would hold. The lighpanel on the TM feels a bit fraguile.

 

But I'd recommend to skip the flipcap. Normal position is in ARM position and a selfmade look-alike real guard plate will add a bit of autentecy and can be held in place with the little screw seen below right of the switch in your pic above. Just some ideas from top of my head

 

Just checked my store. Still got the TM Laste faceplate on the shelf. Drop me a PM with your address and I snailmail it to you if interested. I got no use of it (cut the hole LASTE part off my throttle). Easier to experiment on something like it.

[Crusader69]

Thank you, sir.

 

After reading thru your advice, I think I'll totally skip the idea.