Thadiun Okona Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I need help with speed brake / dogfight switch on Cougar throttle. I was requested to make a housing for it. I don't have Cougar but I have older TQS, I thought parts would be identical but they were not. Only photo I have is from Flyfoxy's warranty list, but it is very small. There are photos of aftermarket aluminum parts: I need help with measurements. Thank you! I have a throttle I need to open up soon, if you haven't got the dimensions by then I can make a dimensioned drawing, there are a lot of features that req measurements, but I'm interested in these myself for reasons you can probably imagine :) These aftermarket metal ones are also corrected for actuation angle, to orient the slide action the correct direction as it's slightly off on TM's throttle grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Thank you so much. How many degrees is correction angle? These could be printed in aluminium, price will be acceptable. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thadiun Okona Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Thank you so much. How many degrees is correction angle? These could be printed in aluminium, price will be acceptable. I don't remember offhand, but looking on FlyFoxy Cougar site where those switch cases were derived suggests 10deg counterclockwise. http://www.cougar.flyfoxy.com/mods.php#speedbrake http://www.cougar.flyfoxy.com/mods.php#IJ_casing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 There is a new discount on Shapeways. "Orange, the favorite color of the Dutch, is on sale, as well as Red, White, and Blue – colors of the Netherlands' flag are 15% off too. This sale runs through 11:59 PM PDT today so get your King's Day orders in now! Use code KINGSDAY2017 at checkout." - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joker68 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I need some feedback. Did anybody used 13deg angled tailpiece with an extension on Warthog? A photo would be much apreciated. Thank you! Well, the question above was asked after I exchanged some PM with debolestis, and as no one seems to have done it before, I went away and ordered the angled tailpiece. Bad side is that my country Customs made a "mistake" on tax calc and I ended up paying U$90 total for having it in my hands - a hefty step from original $12, but I'm sure this is a "privilege" only for those living in Brazil. Would like to thank debolestis again for doing this for the community. The comfort provided by flying with a somewhat inclined joystick (in a central position) is great. Salute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 I am so glad that it worked for you. Can I use your photos on my shapeways store? - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joker68 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) I am so glad that it worked for you. Can I use your photos on my shapeways store? Hi debolestis, please use them as you see fit. Thanks again for your work creating these 3D models for us to salvage our Warthogs. :thumbup: A few more if you wish: Edited April 28, 2017 by joker68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thadiun Okona Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I am so glad that it worked for you. Can I use your photos on my shapeways store? I have a white one I can get a pic of in a grip next time I open one if you like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 I have a white one I can get a pic of in a grip next time I open one if you like... That would be great. Thank you! - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) I made a few new models. I made two versions of RNG knob, used on Cougar/TQS. I made version for 6mm shaft and for 1/4 shaft. I had a request for Suncom tailpiece that is 13 degrees angled forward and offset 15 degrees to the left. So i made it and also a version that is only angled forward 13 degrees. 13 degrees forward 13 degrees forward and 15 degrees offset to the left Edited July 9, 2017 by debolestis - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haukka81 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Debolestis Shapeways shop Hi. Can you make about 20cm tailpipe for Suncom for your custom gimbal ? I plan to make center stick. It should maybe be bend so that grip would be off set about 5cm backward Like this https://goo.gl/images/Z28CfU but not so long ofcourse Sent when im drunk with my iphone near me :) Edited May 23, 2017 by Haukka81 Oculus CV1, Odyssey, Pimax 5k+ (i5 8400, 24gb ddr4 3000mhz, 1080Ti OC ) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz000 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 https://www.shapeways.com/product/VL6QM4JWK/warthog-throttle-part?optionId=60879173 Can you explain what this part does when installed in the Warthog throttle? If it is what I think it does i'm interested in getting it. What I think it might do is modify the warthog afterburner detent to a push through rather than what came from thrustmaster which was a pull and push I'd like more info about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 https://www.shapeways.com/product/VL6QM4JWK/warthog-throttle-part?optionId=60879173 Can you explain what this part does when installed in the Warthog throttle? If it is what I think it does i'm interested in getting it. What I think it might do is modify the warthog afterburner detent to a push through rather than what came from thrustmaster which was a pull and push I'd like more info about it. You could be right. I draw it for somebody from forum, and I don't know what is purpose of it. I probably changes tension or detente or something like that. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Photobucket doesn't support 3rd party hosting anymore, so I lost most of photos on my posts. I'll try to fix it but it will be very difficult. What is good alternative for it? - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBamse Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 http://imgur.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thadiun Okona Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 http://imgur.com/ Heh.. I was just suggesting imgur in deadman's thread as well... not sure why so many sim scene folk use unreliable or dysfunctional image hosting when imgur has been there (free) for years and remains the most functional for embedding things you want to share and remain viewable. So many cockpit/peripheral threads have been rendered obsolete because the images associated with them have been wiped out along the way due to unreliable hosting. The only 'gotcha' with imgur is keeping your collection under 400 pics before starting a new account, otherwise you lose pics if you don't pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 I managed to transfer all of photos from this thread to imgur. Now I have to do the same for Suncom restauration thread. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thadiun Okona Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Wow, that's a lot of work but thanks for doing that, it's always a shame when great threads lose the pics that are their backbone. Unrelated, but I never got around to making a measurement/drawing of the speedbrake housings, do you still need those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Wow, that's a lot of work but thanks for doing that, it's always a shame when great threads lose the pics that are their backbone. Unrelated, but I never got around to making a measurement/drawing of the speedbrake housings, do you still need those? It would be great. When you find some time. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemvee Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Hi, this is a great thread! My warthog has developed a 1-2 deg rotational play which is quite a lot. I think it's the worn down push-in shafts for X-axis. Could you draw replacement part for those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Hi, this is a great thread! My warthog has developed a 1-2 deg rotational play which is quite a lot. I think it's the worn down push-in shafts for X-axis. Could you draw replacement part for those? I don't own a Warthog. I can make that part if you can measure it precisely with caliper. Draw something on paper with dimensions and is it. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calagan57 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) I uploaded Cougar gimbal in my store. There are 4 parts, total price is $89,84. This is for white plastics, painted parts cost 1$ more each. That is the cheapest that I could do, I take 2$ per part, all of the rest goes to Shapeways. Other parts are: 4 x 696ZZ ball bearings. Screws and nuts, please use stainless steel nuts and screws, only exception are two M6 nuts, they should be made from regular magnetic steel. - 1 x M6x35 + nut - 2 x M6x20 + nuts - 4 x M5x30 + nuts - 4 x M5x8 + nuts + washers - this is just for decoration - 4 x M4x25 + nuts - 2 x M4x35 + nuts - 4 x M3x8 - 2 x M6 steel nuts - 2 magnets, D=10mm, d=5mm, h=5mm - R10x05x05ND-N45 - 2 Sensors. I used GVL224 sensors, you can contact him, THIS is his thread. You must tell him that sensors are for +/-20 degrees. -4 springs like in photo below. Wire thickness is 1,2mm. Hi! Sorry for my bad english. Soon I will buy a gimbal kit for my cougar! Great work! I'm looking for springs. Have you got any links or seller for the good springs? It's very difficult to find the good dimensions... Have you got a discount code for shapeways? ;-) Thank you in advance! Edited August 15, 2017 by calagan57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Check PM. I bought springs from manufacturer in Croatia. I can order more, just send me a PM if you need springs. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debolestis Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 I added two more products that were requested. - LEFT HAND paddle lever for Cougar, FLCS and F22 - SFS box for Suncom F15 stick I know that SFS box is not cheap but that was the request. If you have any other ideas please send me a message. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thadiun Okona Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I added two more products that were requested. - LEFT HAND paddle lever for Cougar, FLCS and F22 - SFS box for Suncom F15 stick I know that SFS box is not cheap but that was the request. If you have any other ideas please send me a message. You should make it the model with the pinky trigger on it (C model?), and perhaps adding a faux collar (the nut with the knurling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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