doveman Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Damn, I just stumbled across your e-bay listing for "Bell Huey UH1 - Flight Simulator Controller" and from the picture it looked like you were selling a complete collective and all the switches for £98. I thought my dreams had come true and I'd be able to own this most excellent item but then my hopes were dashed when I read the description and saw that it was just for a single switch panel :( You'll probably all say I must be mad to expect to be able to get all that for £98 but that's the point, I don't which is why I was so happy when I saw that someone appeared to be selling it for a price I could afford. So perhaps in future it'd be a good idea to have the first/main e-bay picture showing what is actually being sold, to avoid getting people's hopes up and then disappointing them with the description. Anyway, I'm mainly interested in the collective/throttle as whilst it would be nice to have lots of switches, I can make do with voice commands for most of those So I'll be keeping an eye out to see if your collective is affordable to me when it's ready. Main rig: i5-4670k @4.4Ghz, Asus Z97-A, Scythe Kotetsu HSF, 32GB Kingston Savage 2400Mhz DDR3, 1070ti, Win 10 x64, Samsung Evo 256GB SSD (OS & Data), OCZ 480GB SSD (Games), WD 2TB and WD 3TB HDDs, 1920x1200 Dell U2412M, 1920x1080 Dell P2314T touchscreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Damn, I just stumbled across your e-bay listing for "Bell Huey UH1 - Flight Simulator Controller" and from the picture it looked like you were selling a complete collective and all the switches for £98. I thought my dreams had come true and I'd be able to own this most excellent item but then my hopes were dashed when I read the description and saw that it was just for a single switch panel :( You'll probably all say I must be mad to expect to be able to get all that for £98 but that's the point, I don't which is why I was so happy when I saw that someone appeared to be selling it for a price I could afford. So perhaps in future it'd be a good idea to have the first/main e-bay picture showing what is actually being sold, to avoid getting people's hopes up and then disappointing them with the description. Anyway, I'm mainly interested in the collective/throttle as whilst it would be nice to have lots of switches, I can make do with voice commands for most of those So I'll be keeping an eye out to see if your collective is affordable to me when it's ready. Yeah.. sorry about that I should probably change that picture:) Anyway the ebay listing is online for second time now and I was pushed to change the prices quite a bit.. Believe me or not, this is really the minimum that I need to charge for these panels in order to make them.. Good news is that I'm setting up a website for my gadgets where I can avoid terrible ebay fees and go a little cheaper than.. The next part for the collective module is gonna be definitely Lever/Arm and I'm hoping to launch it within April. Stay tuned.. Edited March 25, 2014 by Jaroslav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 updates.. Hey guys.. here are some updates for this week:) Customized LUA file for my panels along with connection schematic have been done and my beta pilots will receive them this weekend (thank's for your patience guys) . Another exciting news is the website I was trying to knock up during the last couple of days. It's just a basic mock up with few working pages, anyway be my quests and let me know what do you think.. www.flightsimgadgets.co.uk Thank's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay43 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Very nice Jaroslav getting professional i like it. Eagles may soar high but weasel's don't get sucked into jet engines. System Spec. Monitors: Samsung 570DX & Rift CV1 Mobo: MSI Godlike gaming X-99A CPU: Intel i7 5930K @ 3.50Ghz RAM: 32gb GPU: EVGA Nvidia GTX 980Ti VR Ready Cooling: Predator 360 Power Supply: OCZ ZX Series 80 Plus Gold Drives: Samsung SSD's 1tb, 500g plus others with OS Win10 64 bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPALLASVI Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Very nice looking pages! Professional, 'to-the-point' and clean... with no sensational "screaming banners"!! Good colour choice; white text reads easy on the dark-blue background! Easy on the eyes! Good font size too! Easy on the eyes too! Keep it up! :thumbup: Edited March 29, 2014 by DSPALLASVI ASUS Sabertooth X79 TUF Motherboard / Intel Core i7-3930K Unlocked Processor Six Core / Corsair CMP32GX3M4X1600C10 Dominator Memory Kit - 32GB (4x 8GB) / OCZ Solid 3 480GB Solid State Drive / EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW+ / Corsair CW-9060002-WW Hydro H70 CORE CPU Cooler / Seagate ST1000DM003 1TB Hard Drive / BenQ XL2420TX 24" Widescreen LED Gaming Monitor - 1920 x 1080 / Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, 64-bit / C-Tek 12-bit: Foot Pedals - Robinson Cyclic - 5-button-hat cyclic - Collective / TrackIR-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thank's guys.. I wasn't quite sure about the font size with different screen resolutions but I'm good now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Nice web site Jaroslav....I like it. Keep up the great work buddy. All the very best to you for your new business venture, looks like you got 3 loyal customers on your base already! :joystick: Looking forward to trying out the panels when they arrive. :thumbup: System :- i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12 core, ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming, 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3200MHz, 24GB Asus ROG Strix Geforce RTX 3090, 1x 500GB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, 1x 2TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, Corsair 1000W RMx Series Modular 80 Plus Gold PSU, Windows 10. VIRPIL VPC WarBRD Base with HOTAS Warthog Stick and Warthog Throttle, VIRPIL ACE Interceptor Pedals, VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus Base with a Hawk-60 Grip, HP Reverb G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UH1Fan Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Nice site Jaroslav. I am very interested in your switch panels. Do you have a rough idea of how much they might cost? I see from your site you're a Catalina fan. I had the good luck to fly one of those for a couple of hours about 20 years ago. If interested look for dhc6pilot on Youtube. I've posted a few videos of firefighting Cansos in Northern Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansangb Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Jaroslav, Could you give me the dimensions of all the panels? Not the pedestal, just the switch panels. I'm trying to figure out if I can make it fit next to my Warthog throttle. Also, have you thought about using templates that can be thrown on top? I know some of the switches will have to be taken off, but when the Cobra module comes out, you could sell the template and the new lua files for some additional money. Just a thought. Thanks HSB hsb HW Spec in Spoiler --- i7-10700K Direct-To-Die/OC'ed to 5.1GHz, MSI Z490 MB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, EVGA 2080 Ti FTW3, NVMe+SSD, Win 10 x64 Pro, MFG, Warthog, TM MFDs, Komodo Huey set, Rverbe G1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Nice site Jaroslav. I am very interested in your switch panels. Do you have a rough idea of how much they might cost? I see from your site you're a Catalina fan. I had the good luck to fly one of those for a couple of hours about 20 years ago. If interested look for dhc6pilot on Youtube. I've posted a few videos of firefighting Cansos in Northern Canada. The panels for Huey are currently available on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251485214397?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 I'm trying to get the website shop working as soon as possible but it's just to much for one pair of hands:) Your videos are very nice, thank's. Making me really jealous though:pilotfly: I love this plane and my first $300.000 will go towards one of the last 20 - 30 airworthy cats but I'll have to live in it :smilewink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Jaroslav, Could you give me the dimensions of all the panels? Not the pedestal, just the switch panels. I'm trying to figure out if I can make it fit next to my Warthog throttle. Also, have you thought about using templates that can be thrown on top? I know some of the switches will have to be taken off, but when the Cobra module comes out, you could sell the template and the new lua files for some additional money. Just a thought. Thanks HSB All panels are identical.. 133 x 85 mm top plate and roughly 35 mm deep behind it. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "templates that can be thrown on top" There will be interchangeable different sets of panels for different systems and perhaps other planes too.. but all in time :joystick: Thank's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 BTW thank you for your feedback on the website guys.. I appreciate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansangb Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 All panels are identical.. 133 x 85 mm top plate and roughly 35 mm deep behind it. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "templates that can be thrown on top" There will be interchangeable different sets of panels for different systems and perhaps other planes too.. but all in time :joystick: Thank's That's what I was asking. Even one of your pictures has the switches w/o the template (labels) on them. This way, when AH1G module comes out, you can print out the labels and folks can use them for other modules. The layout may not be physically accurate, but it would still be worthwhile. But as you said, all in good time! thanks hsb hsb HW Spec in Spoiler --- i7-10700K Direct-To-Die/OC'ed to 5.1GHz, MSI Z490 MB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, EVGA 2080 Ti FTW3, NVMe+SSD, Win 10 x64 Pro, MFG, Warthog, TM MFDs, Komodo Huey set, Rverbe G1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 That's what I was asking. Even one of your pictures has the switches w/o the template (labels) on them. This way, when AH1G module comes out, you can print out the labels and folks can use them for other modules. The layout may not be physically accurate, but it would still be worthwhile. But as you said, all in good time! thanks hsb I think that particular picture shows only the back plate with the switches.. The (labels) are actually 5 mm thick painted aclylic panels with letters engraed into the paint. But don't worry when the AH1G comes out I'll bring something to :smilewink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 SELLING the prototype Hey guys.. Because I need to make things easier and cheaper for us I decided to sell the prototype module and buy some more equipment.. I need to put together quite a lot of funds and since the actual design has changed to next gen, I'm offering this module to one of you guys.. I'm also considering a kickstarter campaign that would give me an opportunity to buy this equipment and dive in this project full time. Honestly it's very difficult to do produce truly LOW- COST products with the techniques and options I've got at the moment. So the prototype is fully finished, fitted with Leo Bodnar's BU0836A Joystick Controller (again in the next gen module I'm using BU0836X board). Everything is wired up, recognized as a input device when plugged into USB. I have edited the LUA file for this one as well. For certain reasons I will NOT ship the item so I apologize to our overseas friends but this will be "collection only" or you can arrange a courier and I will wrap it up for you. Please bear in mind that this is not a "factory product" and it will require some maintenance from time to time so if you are not really screwdriver person it is probably not ideal toy for you. Well that's it folks, if you are interested send me PM with your offer and I'll get back to you asap.. Many thank's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Panels have arrived safe and sound, thanks jaroslav. Lovely work, very pleased with them. I've left feedback on your ebay site. Looking forward to the collective when it's available. Let us know, no rush mate. :thumbup: System :- i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12 core, ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming, 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3200MHz, 24GB Asus ROG Strix Geforce RTX 3090, 1x 500GB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, 1x 2TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, Corsair 1000W RMx Series Modular 80 Plus Gold PSU, Windows 10. VIRPIL VPC WarBRD Base with HOTAS Warthog Stick and Warthog Throttle, VIRPIL ACE Interceptor Pedals, VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus Base with a Hawk-60 Grip, HP Reverb G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Lever phase.. Hey guys I'm proud to announce that we're done with the panel production for now and all the attention goes towards the most exiting phase of this project.. >Collective Lever Assembly< I'm planning to craft eight sets of Levers in the first run. Considering my "beta" pilots we still have four pieces available. They take 4 - 6 weeks to manufacture and will cost you £230 plus postage. Let me know if you are interested..:pilotfly: Thanks .. Jaroslav www.flightsimgadgets.co.uk Edited April 12, 2014 by Jaroslav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPALLASVI Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Looking forward to your real Huey collective!!! Don't rush it... ;-) ASUS Sabertooth X79 TUF Motherboard / Intel Core i7-3930K Unlocked Processor Six Core / Corsair CMP32GX3M4X1600C10 Dominator Memory Kit - 32GB (4x 8GB) / OCZ Solid 3 480GB Solid State Drive / EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW+ / Corsair CW-9060002-WW Hydro H70 CORE CPU Cooler / Seagate ST1000DM003 1TB Hard Drive / BenQ XL2420TX 24" Widescreen LED Gaming Monitor - 1920 x 1080 / Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, 64-bit / C-Tek 12-bit: Foot Pedals - Robinson Cyclic - 5-button-hat cyclic - Collective / TrackIR-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntaxError Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Nice to see the completed unit Jaroslav :thumbup: I just wanted to ask would the collective and pedestal work without the 3 switch panels or are the panels compulsory? I ask because when I eventually order I can see myself mainly just using the collective the most and controlling the switches via in-game. Another thing would the collective be able to be used separately if mounted on ones own pedestal like wood etc, or does your base contain important parts needed for the collective? I see on your site you warn outside buyers from ordering the base due to a high shipping cost which is a problem for me since I live over the pond. F/A-18C - A-10C - FC3 - L-39C/ZA - Ka-50 - UH-1H - Mi-8MTV2 - F-86F - Spitfire - P-51D - P-47D - BF-109K - CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Nice to see the completed unit Jaroslav :thumbup: I just wanted to ask would the collective and pedestal work without the 3 switch panels or are the panels compulsory? I ask because when I eventually order I can see myself mainly just using the collective the most and controlling the switches via in-game. Another thing would the collective be able to be used separately if mounted on ones own pedestal like wood etc, or does your base contain important parts needed for the collective? I see on your site you warn outside buyers from ordering the base due to a high shipping cost which is a problem for me since I live over the pond. Hi The Lever Assembly contains all you need to use it as a stand-alone controller (except Bodnars board) You can mount it in your existing cockpit with just four screws around the pivot and another four screws for dumper bracket.. However the brackets are part of my "pedestal box" kit. Thanks Jaroslav Edited April 13, 2014 by Jaroslav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntaxError Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi The Lever Assembly contains all you need to use it as a stand-alone controller (except Bodnars board) You can mount it in your existing cockpit with just four screws around the pivot and another four screws for dumper bracket.. However the brackets are part of my "pedestal box" kit. Thanks JaroslavOkay that clears some things up. So is the Bodnars Board something everyone has to order and install by themselves or is it included in one of your products? F/A-18C - A-10C - FC3 - L-39C/ZA - Ka-50 - UH-1H - Mi-8MTV2 - F-86F - Spitfire - P-51D - P-47D - BF-109K - CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Okay that clears some things up. So is the Bodnars Board something everyone has to order and install by themselves or is it included in one of your products? Hi I don't supply Bodnars boards, just the hardware that works with it. Also some people might prefer to use different I/O boards and that's fine too because my hardware is basically just a bunch of prewired switches, potentiometer and rotary encoders. You mentioned living over the pond. If you are interested in one of the Levers send me a PM with some details where about do you live and I'll get a quote for shipping cost. Regards Jarolsav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPALLASVI Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Anybody heard anymore from Jaroslav?? Status on Huey Colletive??? ASUS Sabertooth X79 TUF Motherboard / Intel Core i7-3930K Unlocked Processor Six Core / Corsair CMP32GX3M4X1600C10 Dominator Memory Kit - 32GB (4x 8GB) / OCZ Solid 3 480GB Solid State Drive / EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW+ / Corsair CW-9060002-WW Hydro H70 CORE CPU Cooler / Seagate ST1000DM003 1TB Hard Drive / BenQ XL2420TX 24" Widescreen LED Gaming Monitor - 1920 x 1080 / Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, 64-bit / C-Tek 12-bit: Foot Pedals - Robinson Cyclic - 5-button-hat cyclic - Collective / TrackIR-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay43 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Still waiting forgot about it i will send him an email. Eagles may soar high but weasel's don't get sucked into jet engines. System Spec. Monitors: Samsung 570DX & Rift CV1 Mobo: MSI Godlike gaming X-99A CPU: Intel i7 5930K @ 3.50Ghz RAM: 32gb GPU: EVGA Nvidia GTX 980Ti VR Ready Cooling: Predator 360 Power Supply: OCZ ZX Series 80 Plus Gold Drives: Samsung SSD's 1tb, 500g plus others with OS Win10 64 bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPALLASVI Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 FYI, I've sent him an email (Jaroslav Krikava <sikulin@email.cz>) sent a message to his website (http://www.flightsimgadgets.co.uk/) posted a message here at his 'forums.eagle.ru/ [Jaroslav]' profile and posted a message at his YouiTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKVmWVEHwLZ1MDBp9B3mmeg) Am waiting for a reply... ASUS Sabertooth X79 TUF Motherboard / Intel Core i7-3930K Unlocked Processor Six Core / Corsair CMP32GX3M4X1600C10 Dominator Memory Kit - 32GB (4x 8GB) / OCZ Solid 3 480GB Solid State Drive / EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW+ / Corsair CW-9060002-WW Hydro H70 CORE CPU Cooler / Seagate ST1000DM003 1TB Hard Drive / BenQ XL2420TX 24" Widescreen LED Gaming Monitor - 1920 x 1080 / Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, 64-bit / C-Tek 12-bit: Foot Pedals - Robinson Cyclic - 5-button-hat cyclic - Collective / TrackIR-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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