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Post by Specter on May 7, 2007 12:04:35 GMT -5
I've been exploring the possibilities of building my own flight controls. I really want something to replace my ch pedals but don't want to drop the $500+. The ch pedals are nice, but they have a very cheap feel and weak spring tension. If I build my own price really doesn't matter to me for some reason (I don't get it either). Since my design in my head at the moment would require machined aluminum parts, I've been trying to find ways to create them. I don't think a hack saw and metal file will cut it. I found this site that looks very promising on building a CNC machine using a dremel. What caught my eye is some of the designs on the site had accuracies good enough to manufacture printed circuit boards and a very large base of builders so I don't think he's claiming any bs. www.crankorgan.com/Thought you might find it interesting. |
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Post by Klaue on May 10, 2007 8:45:58 GMT -5
Thx it is interesting showed addy to friends at work Machinest at John Deere and they love to make gadgets,and tinker.I just bought x52 and rudder pedles at saitek,they are recondition full warranty for $170.00 ,the pedals are pretty strong i am very happy with both i can land with ease ;D.also here is a link you could get so ideas for bulding your own.http://home.arcor.de/p.madel/Homepage/homeeng.htm orderd Trackir should be here FRIDAY cant wait.
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Post by Klaue on May 10, 2007 8:54:55 GMT -5
was going to show pic of my pit but cant seem to display it ?
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Post by Stecher on May 10, 2007 15:49:55 GMT -5
Do you have the image hosted somewhere?
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Post by Specter on May 11, 2007 10:37:50 GMT -5
Like Stecher said, I use a hosting site to upload images to when I need to post pictures. I use photobucket.com. It was literally the first one I found, and I've been happy with them. There are others out there that may be better.
My last stick was an Saitek X-45. I really liked it while it lasted and my only complaint was the centering mechanism. I think all Saitek sticks use a spring/plunger. After a few hours of use, the contact between the plunger and base gets sticky. If this happens to yours, I found that dripping wax from a birthday candle on the contact points helps alot. It bought me another year, till the pots started going out. Even then I could have replaced them, but I kept hearing how great ch products were so I went with them.
Welcome to the trackir club. After the teething period you wont want to fly without one. If you need any help setting up profiles, feel free to ask. Did you get the track-clip with yours? I've been curious if looking like a Borg knockoff is worth the added performance.
I really like those f-16 pedals on the site.
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Post by Klaue on May 12, 2007 1:11:21 GMT -5
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Post by Stecher on May 12, 2007 21:57:06 GMT -5
Very cool. ;D
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Post by Specter on May 13, 2007 12:17:05 GMT -5
nice work. How long did it take you to build?
If only I had a garage ...
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Post by Klaue on May 13, 2007 17:04:05 GMT -5
Specter it took about a day to lay it out and cut,there are no nails,glue or screws holding it together,it just slides together and half day to prime and paint.And I AM a proud TRACKIR Member,this thing is wonderfull,i did not get the Borg mic device lol,but it will be on its way in a few weeks. its like have padlock with out the cheaters green triangle,love it. B-25 1st kill with it .i was surprised at how small this thing is,the wife said you spent that much for that?i told her good things come in small packages u know? yea right she said.well any way here is an addy for the plans they are free for the guys who disigned it.http://www.62ndfightingfalcons.asn.au/.
I sure do mis chating and flying with you guys someday soon we could get togther so i coould learn more from the gang.So until then Happy Hunting to All 3./JG51
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Post by beckh on May 13, 2007 19:06:56 GMT -5
Nice!
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