JackFlash Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) So, I've just finished my latest project, a F/A-18C style UFC button box with some F-16 features. The box has a full set of keys for the UFC keypad and option buttons. HDG and CRS momentary switches. Radio rotary encoders with push. Formation and position light knobs. Two misc buttons Five light knobs Hook handle Landing Gear handle Jettison button A 4-way "dobber"-switch The box is driven by a Leobodnar BU0836X 12-Bit Joystick Board and a Arduino Micro. Inside it has a small USB-hub. The box is roughly the same size as the TM Warthog throttle and fits nice next to it. I fly in VR and this box lets me keep my hand on the stick in most cases. Any thoughts and suggestions for improvement? Edited August 14, 2021 by JackFlash My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svsmokey Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Very nice implementation , and thoughtful choice of functions.... 9700k @ stock , Aorus Pro Z390 wifi , 32gb 3200 mhz CL16 , 1tb EVO 970 , MSI RX 6800XT Gaming X TRIO , Seasonic Prime 850w Gold , Coolermaster H500m , Noctua NH-D15S , CH Pro throttle and T50CM2/WarBrD base on Foxxmounts , CH pedals , Reverb G2v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 Very nice implementation , and thoughtful choice of functions.... Thank you! Those were the functions I thought might reduce the need for mouse inputs. My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruman Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Looks like a great buttonbox for general use. Ideas: - "Bobber" switch looks a bit short. Maybe make that one longer? - Fuel Dump & Refuel Probe Switch? - AA/AG and Master Arm switch? Question: - Whats the purpose of the big connector at the front? Future extension? Intel I9 10900k @5.1GHz | MSI MEG Z490 Unify | Corsair Vengeance 64GB - 3600MHz | EVGA RTX 3090 FTW3 VPC T-50 Base /w Viper & Hornet Grip | VPC Rotor TCS Pro w/ Hawk-60 Grip | TM TPR LG C2 42" | Reverb G2 | TIR 5 | PointCtrl | OpenKneeboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekadept Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Looks like a nice implementation :) "Lead me, follow me, or get the hell out of my way" (Gen. George Patton) https://www.tekcreations.space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 Looks like a great buttonbox for general use. Ideas: - "Bobber" switch looks a bit short. Maybe make that one longer? - Fuel Dump & Refuel Probe Switch? - AA/AG and Master Arm switch? Question: - Whats the purpose of the big connector at the front? Future extension? Dobber-switch will be longer. Waiting on a friend to 3D-print a stick. TI thought of those as well, but ran out of space. I manage those functions from the TM warthog. The big connector is just a over sized USB connection for pass trough. I thought it might look cool, but seems just to bulky as it is. My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) Add a small "bump" for Num5 key in order to help orientation. Do you have a file for the key labels? Awesome job! Edited December 12, 2019 by Tundra i5 8400 | 32 Gb RAM | RTX 2080Ti | Virpil Mongoose T-50 base w/ Warthog & Hornet sticks | Warthog throttle | Cougar throttle USB | DIY Collective | Virpil desk mount | VKB T-Rudder Mk IV | Oculus Rift S | Buddy-Fox A-10 UFC | 3x TM MFDs | 2x bass shakers pedal plate| SIMple SIMpit chair | WinWing TakeOff panel | PointCTRL v2 | Andre JetSeat | Winwing Hornet UFC | Winwing Viper ICP FC3 - Warthog - F-5E - Harrier - NTTR - Hornet - Tomcat - Huey - Viper - C-101 - PG - Hip - SuperCarrier - Syria - Warthog II - Hind - South Atlantic - Sinai - Strike Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 Add a small "bump" for Num5 key in order to help orientation. Do you have a file for the key labels? Awesome job! That's my plan. Not sure what type of glue to use yet. Buttons are attached. :smilewink:Buttons.pdf My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 That's my plan. Not sure what type of glue to use yet. Buttons are attached. :smilewink: I use self-adhesive silicone pads for my MFD and UFC buttons. Thanks for the labels! i5 8400 | 32 Gb RAM | RTX 2080Ti | Virpil Mongoose T-50 base w/ Warthog & Hornet sticks | Warthog throttle | Cougar throttle USB | DIY Collective | Virpil desk mount | VKB T-Rudder Mk IV | Oculus Rift S | Buddy-Fox A-10 UFC | 3x TM MFDs | 2x bass shakers pedal plate| SIMple SIMpit chair | WinWing TakeOff panel | PointCTRL v2 | Andre JetSeat | Winwing Hornet UFC | Winwing Viper ICP FC3 - Warthog - F-5E - Harrier - NTTR - Hornet - Tomcat - Huey - Viper - C-101 - PG - Hip - SuperCarrier - Syria - Warthog II - Hind - South Atlantic - Sinai - Strike Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crifort Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Hi! Great idea and great build! I'm looking to build something like it, but for fa18c and ka50. Do you think it could be done with 2 leo bodnar BBI32 boards and a USB hub? I would remove the rotary switches and keep the HDG and CRS switch, the UFC keypad, the A/P, IFF etc, the 5 function keys, the gear and hook switch. I would add a master arm, AA and AG button, and a switch for the launchbar, + 24 buttons and 1 switch for the ka50. Could you give me the links for the different switches and buttons please? I can't find any that look even remotely right... Envoyé de mon SM-G950F en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw24 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Hi! Great idea and great build! I'm looking to build something like it, but for fa18c and ka50. Do you think it could be done with 2 leo bodnar BBI32 boards and a USB hub? I would remove the rotary switches and keep the HDG and CRS switch, the UFC keypad, the A/P, IFF etc, the 5 function keys, the gear and hook switch. I would add a master arm, AA and AG button, and a switch for the launchbar, + 24 buttons and 1 switch for the ka50. Could you give me the links for the different switches and buttons please? I can't find any that look even remotely right... Envoyé de mon SM-G950F en utilisant Tapatalk Nice job. +1 on the links information. Spoiler: MSI Z790 Carbon WIFI, i9 14900KF, 64GB DDR4, MSI RTX 4090, Thrustmaster Warthog Throttle, VKB Gunfighter Ultimate MCG Pro w/200mm Extension, Winwing Orion Rudder Pedals W/damper, UTC MK II Pro, Virpil TCS Plus Collective, Dell AW3418DW Gsync monitor, 970 Pro M2 1TB (for DCS), Playseat Air Force Seat, KW-980 Jetseat, Vaicom Pro, 3X TM Cougar with Lilliput 8" screens. Tek Creations panels and controllers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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