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I would want one, especially if you made throttle grips too.

 

Also. Isn't the real one made of resin?

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Most modern flight grips are made of resin but hey if he thinks casting Aluminum is cheaper than resin get a good deal when you guys can:thumbup:

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824

CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.

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Me, I'm a one man operation (for now), and it's a labor of love, and I would say curiosity, so even if I sell a single unit.. happy as a clam:D

 

 

Well from the looks of this thread you'll sell a few more than one. Count me in if they're in the 125 to 150 range.:joystick:<---me with my new F18 stick

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Wired, ready to mount and made out of metal for under $150 and I am in as well.

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Any plans to post the models to a model database like http://www.thingiverse.com ?

 

Those of us that have printers would certainly like to make a copy :)

 

These take quite an effort to make. And I would like to use sale profits to buy/make even more tools, to make even more sim products.

Only if I get too busy with work, and won't be able to make them myself, I will release the cad files for public use.

 

Do a kickstarter. ;)

 

For sure. After I make some more options, and/or a working prototype.

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Lots of people interested in it, can't wait to see what happens.

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Please post your project on Hornetpits.org also, it would be a hit!

 

Will do!

 

What are you using for your four-way switches? I've found this, which looks pretty good:

 

http://au.element14.com/alps/skquaaa010/navigation-switch-4way/dp/1435773

 

And one that's clickable:

 

http://au.element14.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?SKU=1435775&MER=MER-BN-PR-PG-1435775

 

I'm using similar ones from digikey. They're 150 gram force, like these, but now I found 500 gram force ones on element14 so thanks!!

 

Anyway always looking for quality switches and buttons that are not 'mil spec 50$ a piece'...

 

this project is still valid ?

 

Of course it is, it just started :)


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It's not an easy task to find quality switches that are not 50$ a piece ;)

 

I have some experience on that and I gave up and bought mil spec switches.

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I am figuring that one out real quick :)

 

But those are seald, water proof, dust proof, temperature proof and whatnot.

Can withstand 20 lbs. applied to the actuating hats etc...

 

That's 90% of features we really won't/can't use in a simulator. So it would be a shame for 90% of that price to go to waste.

 

Only thing we can use is the shape and the feel/actuating force. All of wich is specified in a catalog.

Trim hats 24 oz., pushbuttons 2.5 or 5 lbs and toggles/pushbuttons 2.5/4.5 lbs etc...

 

All of which I can replicate. Shapes according to drawings, and operating force with custom made springs.

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You're going to have a difficult time printing that with an FDM printer. The parts are going to need a lot of support structure in order to print properly.

 

It's also going to take a long time - the Spitfire Mk V grip I printed took over 11 hours to finish and that was a single-piece grip. Beware of any overhangs that are over 40 degrees or so - that can be problematic for most FDM printers.

 

The model design looks fantastic though. Great job!

 

You might want to consider making one that will use an SFS box too. That way people that use stick extenders can have a more accurate grip system.

 

If you need any FDM printer help, just yell! I'd be happy to help.

 

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