jarekzegarek Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) Over a year ago I decided to buy a new HOTAS setup. I chose between Warthog and Logitech x56. ultimately, the choice fell on Logitech X56. The main reason was rudder on the stick and two analogue mini sticks on the throttle and the stick. I never regretted my decision - it is great. But from the beginning I did not like stick sensitivity. Always have to use custom user curves to make planes flyable. That's why I've always envied the Warthog users with the possibility of extending the stick. Tried to 3d print my own extension (found it on thingverse) but I could not make it work. Last week I found 3d printed extension on eBAY. It's a bit expensive. but if I was sure that it works and that it will not break after the first use, I would buy it. Has anyone on this forum already tried it? Is it worth the money? Thanks. Edited June 2, 2019 by jarekzegarek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1330 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I tried to use the couplings from an old X55 to make one myself, but I got stumped on the wiring. I really would like to make this work too, but I also want to keep the couplings on my new stick intact so it is reversible. It would be easy otherwise! Ryzen 7 5800X3D / Asus Crosshair VI Hero X370 / Corsair H110i / Sapphire Nitro+ 6800XT / 32Gb G.Skill TridentZ 3200 / Samsung 980 Pro M.2 / Virpil Warbrd base + VFX and TM grips / Virpil CM3 Throttle / Saitek Pro Combat pedals / Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarekzegarek Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 Just ordered 15cm extension (£35.99) from this link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223475853090 Should arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday. I will make a short review as soon as I get it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1330 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Cool, please do! Ryzen 7 5800X3D / Asus Crosshair VI Hero X370 / Corsair H110i / Sapphire Nitro+ 6800XT / 32Gb G.Skill TridentZ 3200 / Samsung 980 Pro M.2 / Virpil Warbrd base + VFX and TM grips / Virpil CM3 Throttle / Saitek Pro Combat pedals / Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarekzegarek Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 My small review after three days of intensive testing. Bottom and top part 3d printed in black. Very smooth finish - looks like abs smoothed with acetone. Middle (looks like 34mm diameter pvc pipe) part is glued to the top and bottom - it is not possible to dismantle the parts. I think all black would look better. 10 spring loaded connectors on the bottom and 10 flat on the top. I did not have any problem installing the extension. It is plug and play. The extension is very stiff, threads are tight. Everything seems to be of very good quality. All buttons work as before. Same as rudder and mini stick. Playing DCS with extension is completely different experience. I have never flown a real plane, so it's hard for me to compare, but now everything seems more realistic. It is so much easier now. Before i was unable to control any planes or helicopters without custom axis curves. Now i can use flat axis in all of my modules. I am very happy with the purchase. I'm thinking about buying a 20 centimeter extension as well. Then I will have a choice of 15, 20 and 35cm lenghts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkfin61 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 So, is there any mark on the extension to help you to put it in the right place, in terms of twisting the grip? That is also a nice set of dampers, you have installed in the front of your x56. Could you please post a close up of those? sharkfin out! Support your local AirTransportWing ! Roal Bavarian Airforce all the way NEW RIG: RYZEN 7 5800X3D~ AORUS GTX 1080Ti ~ AORUS X570S Elite AX ~64 GB Corsair Venegance DDR-4 3600 ~ BeQuiet AIO Silent loop 2 360 watercooled ~ Samsung 890 Pro M.2 (2TB) + 870 EVO (1TB) SSD ~ WIN 10 64-bit ~ AOC 31.5" Gaming 144Hz Display ~ DelanClip@TrackIR 5 ~ TM Warthog no.2 ~Saitek rudder pedals~ 2 TM MFDs on 2nd 27"display ~ Buddyfox A-10 UFC ~ CDU/AAP panel via DCSBios ~ ARC-210 (soldering WIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarekzegarek Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 No, there are no marks on extension - but You can make a small black dots on white casing to make it easier to fit it. Here are some images of dampers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick50 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I'm curous... are those custom dampeners you added? What brand / size are they ? Thinking about dampeners for a heli stick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarekzegarek Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 The dampers are from my rc truck - Team Associated Monser GT. Part number: Team Associated 25059 Shocks lenght: 72mm - 104mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick50 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 awesome! Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skala40 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 No, there are no marks on extension - but You can make a small black dots on white casing to make it easier to fit it. Here are some images of dampers: Hi Jarek I'm really intrested on doing this dampres mode on my X56. Do you have the files for the 3D printed bracket for the dampers you're using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarekzegarek Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Sorry but deleted the files after successful print. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hofnar Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Just checked Team Associated Monster GT dampers are discontinued alternative suggestions ..... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kite Ryder Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I too would like an alternative damper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSIAD_RIP Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I just ordered the X56 Stick Extension. Maybe some 1/10 Scale 125mm (Hole to Hole) shocks lying in a drawer will be fun tory try. If I can work out something in the next 4 to 6 weeks I will post a picture. Cheers Do not own: | F-15E | JF-17 | Fw 190 A-8 | Bf 109 | Hardware: [ - Ryzen7-5800X - 32GB - RX 6800 - X56 HOTAS Throttle - WINWING Orion 2 F16EX Grip - TrackIR 5 - Tobii 5C - JetPad FSE - ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger52 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 8/5/2019 at 3:16 AM, jarekzegarek said: The dampers are from my rc truck - Team Associated Monser GT. Part number: Team Associated 25059 Shocks lenght: 72mm - 104mm Hi Jarek, are you able to tell me the diameter and thread type (or pitch) of the nut that joins the grip onto the base? Thanks for these posts, awesome! '52 i7-11700F 64GB RAM RTX3060 WIN 10Pro HP Reverb G2 TM Cougar & Logitech X56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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