Uxi Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Thanks for these. Have had my throttle about a month and now looking at add the detents. PLA should be fine or should I do ABS? Probably print this weekend. Specs & Wishlist: Core i9 9900k 5.0Ghz, Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero, 64GB G.Skill Trident 3600, Asus RoG Strix 3090 OC, 2TB x Samsung Evo 970 M.2 boot. Samsung Evo 860 storage, Coolermaster H500M, ML360R AIO HP Reverb G2, Samsung Odyssey+ WMR; VKB Gunfighter 2, MCG Pro; Virpil T-50CM v3; Slaw RX Viper v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just printed these. Love the design. Haven't sanded yet but noticed right off the bat the shaft on the left (smaller) finger lift appears to be a couple mm thicker than the right (larger). The right slides right into to the frame but the left won't so will definitely need to be shimmed some. Was this a deliberate adjustment or just the way it came out? Then need to pick up a couple springs and hopefully have it installed tonight. Specs & Wishlist: Core i9 9900k 5.0Ghz, Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero, 64GB G.Skill Trident 3600, Asus RoG Strix 3090 OC, 2TB x Samsung Evo 970 M.2 boot. Samsung Evo 860 storage, Coolermaster H500M, ML360R AIO HP Reverb G2, Samsung Odyssey+ WMR; VKB Gunfighter 2, MCG Pro; Virpil T-50CM v3; Slaw RX Viper v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 A spring assortment and a couple M4 screws from Home Depot and all came together nice. This is legit. Gets to 71% on both throttles before I need to engage the lifts which then takes it to 100.. Specs & Wishlist: Core i9 9900k 5.0Ghz, Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero, 64GB G.Skill Trident 3600, Asus RoG Strix 3090 OC, 2TB x Samsung Evo 970 M.2 boot. Samsung Evo 860 storage, Coolermaster H500M, ML360R AIO HP Reverb G2, Samsung Odyssey+ WMR; VKB Gunfighter 2, MCG Pro; Virpil T-50CM v3; Slaw RX Viper v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBastd Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 Hi Uxi. Glad it's working for you. The left and right finger lift shafts should be identical in size. I'm not sure why yours came out that different??? A couple of mm is quite a lot. Did you accidentally change scale on one of them? Don't know what to say tbh. I've only used PLA myself, but it seems to be plenty strong enough. I guess only long term use will tell for sure. The worst case scenario is we just quickly print a replacement part up. 7700K@5Ghz, 32GB 3600 CL16, 3080. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Definitely a bit larger though I didn't measure so may be exaggerated. It was well beyond sanding though, had to use the attachment on my dremel to make it work. It is still kinda binding towards the top but probably not bad enough that I need to take it off, though that should be easy enough if it proves more frustrating later. Possibly my slicer (Cura). Specs & Wishlist: Core i9 9900k 5.0Ghz, Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero, 64GB G.Skill Trident 3600, Asus RoG Strix 3090 OC, 2TB x Samsung Evo 970 M.2 boot. Samsung Evo 860 storage, Coolermaster H500M, ML360R AIO HP Reverb G2, Samsung Odyssey+ WMR; VKB Gunfighter 2, MCG Pro; Virpil T-50CM v3; Slaw RX Viper v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBastd Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Hmm, it's weird that no-one else mentioned this, and mine printed out ok. I'll check the STL files tonight though, when I get home. Thanks for reporting it, I'll let you know what I find. 7700K@5Ghz, 32GB 3600 CL16, 3080. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBastd Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 I just compared the finger lifts and they look ok to me. The shafts on each look the same size. So yeah, not sure what happened there mate. 7700K@5Ghz, 32GB 3600 CL16, 3080. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Very strange. I printed it all together on one gcode... wonder if the printer did it. Almost tempted to print again on a different area of the build plate. I even tried to swap the lifts into the different frames. I discounted it being one of the frames since they were the same one only opened twice onto the same build. Specs & Wishlist: Core i9 9900k 5.0Ghz, Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero, 64GB G.Skill Trident 3600, Asus RoG Strix 3090 OC, 2TB x Samsung Evo 970 M.2 boot. Samsung Evo 860 storage, Coolermaster H500M, ML360R AIO HP Reverb G2, Samsung Odyssey+ WMR; VKB Gunfighter 2, MCG Pro; Virpil T-50CM v3; Slaw RX Viper v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentpickle Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Thanks for your excellent engineering skills. Shapeways wants about $85.00 to print these, so I'm instead ordering a 3D printer instead to make my own. Is there a good source to order the springs through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 This was a very easy print. I'm almost out of black filament or I'd probably offer to print it for you. Getting the printer is the way to go! So much cool stuff you can print. I already printed a couple MFD frames (available on Shapeways) but in VR not sure I would need them. Specs & Wishlist: Core i9 9900k 5.0Ghz, Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero, 64GB G.Skill Trident 3600, Asus RoG Strix 3090 OC, 2TB x Samsung Evo 970 M.2 boot. Samsung Evo 860 storage, Coolermaster H500M, ML360R AIO HP Reverb G2, Samsung Odyssey+ WMR; VKB Gunfighter 2, MCG Pro; Virpil T-50CM v3; Slaw RX Viper v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBastd Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 Hi bentpickle, thanks for that. $85 is a ripoff! Getting your own printer is definitely the way to go. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with it. :) If you're in Australia then Bunnings sells a box of assorted sizes, which is what I used. Elsewhere, it's just a matter of searching local stores I'm afraid. 7700K@5Ghz, 32GB 3600 CL16, 3080. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentpickle Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Sneaky, I've wanted a Virpil throttle for a while, but couldn't imagine life without a detent. Virpil should be throwing you some kickbacks as you are the reason they sold this guy one. This is such a clever design. I found this 200 pcs spring kit on Amazon for ~10$ for anyone looking for springs. It has about 5-6 sets of the exact spring you show in your photo. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XP9SFJC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 What size screws did you use to hold the assembly together? Patric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentpickle Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 First ever 3D prints, not too shabby. Still waiting on Virpil to send my Throttle... https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/586609215666126879/661005552758947843/image0.jpg?width=544&height=726 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 The red is a nice touch. Specs & Wishlist: Core i9 9900k 5.0Ghz, Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero, 64GB G.Skill Trident 3600, Asus RoG Strix 3090 OC, 2TB x Samsung Evo 970 M.2 boot. Samsung Evo 860 storage, Coolermaster H500M, ML360R AIO HP Reverb G2, Samsung Odyssey+ WMR; VKB Gunfighter 2, MCG Pro; Virpil T-50CM v3; Slaw RX Viper v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBastd Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) Well done Bentpickle! Those prints are looking good. And thanks for the kind words :) I can't remember the screws I used. Something like 6G X 15mm perhaps? Whatever bites nicely into the plastic will do just fine. That's the main reason I didn't put threaded holes in the design - I figured it was better to let people drill pilot holes to suit whatever screws they had on hand. Edit: I just noticed you are still awaiting your throttle. So you're getting the new design then? I think yours will be the one with extra throttle travel. Please let me know how this goes for fit and function. :) Edited January 7, 2020 by SneakyBastd 7700K@5Ghz, 32GB 3600 CL16, 3080. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal2 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Extrême thanks a lot . [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] == http://www.3rd-wing.net == Extremmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentpickle Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Sneaky, these are brilliant, the Mil power/ AB location is just right. How many prototypes did that take to get the thickness right? I modified the finger profiles a bit. Here's how they look: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/586609215666126879/667515632715038732/image1.jpg?width=508&height=678 https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/586609215666126879/667515632715038731/image0.jpg?width=508&height=678 Edited January 17, 2020 by Bentpickle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBastd Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Thanks Bentpickle. I like your changes. :) I prototyped the detents in lego, and believe it or not, the parts fit almost perfectly and happened to give me just the right feeling for MIL/AB position. So I just measured those and got to where I am now after only a print or two. Dumb luck more than anything! 7700K@5Ghz, 32GB 3600 CL16, 3080. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunt_waco Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I'm ordering online but wanted to check that this would work with the old MT-50 that doesn't have the mini stick. Also, why would I need two of them. Is one not enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunt_waco Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Sneaky, these are brilliant, the Mil power/ AB location is just right. How many prototypes did that take to get the thickness right? I modified the finger profiles a bit. Here's how they look: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/586609215666126879/667515632715038732/image1.jpg?width=508&height=678 https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/586609215666126879/667515632715038731/image0.jpg?width=508&height=678 Can you share your print file, I like your design and I want to order it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panph90 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 hey guys, will it work even with VPC MongoosT-50CM2 Throttle? i'm thinking of buying one if this 3dprinted works.. ___________________________________ DCS 2.5.6 Open Beta - F-18C, F-14B, F-16C, Av-8b, A-10C, Uh-1h, SA-342, Mi-8MTV2, KA-50 Modules Persian Gulf Map, Nevada Training Map ALIENWARE AREA-51 INTEL Intel I9-9940X - Nvidia 2080Ti 11Gb - 32GB RAM - 4TB SSD Oculus Rift S - FULL VIRPIL SETUP: T50CM2 throttle, T50cm2 Base and Grip, ACE2 Rudder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imacken Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 hey guys, will it work even with VPC MongoosT-50CM2 Throttle? i'm thinking of buying one if this 3dprinted works.. I would like to know this too. Intel i7 12700K · MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 4090 · ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A Wi-Fi · MSI 32" MPG321UR QD · Samsung 970 500Gb M.2 NVMe · 2 x Samsung 850 Evo 1Tb · 2Tb HDD · 32Gb Corsair Vengance 3000MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · Tobii Eye Tracker 5 · Thrustmaster F/A-18 Hornet Grip · Virpil MongoosT-50CM3 Base · Virpil Throttle MT-50 CM3 · Virpil Alpha Prime Grip · Virpil Control Panel 2 · Thrustmaster F-16 MFDs · HTC Vive Pro 2 · Total Controls Multifunction Button Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVgamer72 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 According to the last couple of posts in the Virpil forum, measurements are needed by the mod creator for the CM2. https://forum.virpil.com/index.php?/topic/1508-finger-lift-mod-for-the-mt-50-throttle/ Thanks, @mhe! I’m still trying to buy a CM2 throttle... ������ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panph90 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Ok great. I’ll try to buy one CM2 on the 25th April restock and then I’ll help the creators for the measurement :thumbup: ___________________________________ DCS 2.5.6 Open Beta - F-18C, F-14B, F-16C, Av-8b, A-10C, Uh-1h, SA-342, Mi-8MTV2, KA-50 Modules Persian Gulf Map, Nevada Training Map ALIENWARE AREA-51 INTEL Intel I9-9940X - Nvidia 2080Ti 11Gb - 32GB RAM - 4TB SSD Oculus Rift S - FULL VIRPIL SETUP: T50CM2 throttle, T50cm2 Base and Grip, ACE2 Rudder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhe Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I should receive my throttle sometime next week, I'll get you guys the dimensions as soon as I can! | i9 12900K | 64GB DDR5-6000 | STRIX RTX 4090 OC | LG 38GN950 38" | | Hanns-G HT225HPB | TIR 5 & Varjo Aero | Virpil Throttle & Stick | TM TPRs | You don't stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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