As I’m using the online viewer from Autodesk I don’t know if it is possible to extract the missing parts. Would it be possible to upload those on Thingverse also? Thanks in advance!
The Jig is not necessary. I needed that when I swapped from the 10 turn potentiometer to the slide potentiometer to align the cut in the mount.
I’ll upload the role potentiometer gear later on today. I’ll also update the part list because I remember now that I had ordered a 500 K ohm potentiometer for another project. I used a 10K potentiometers that I had.
Great, thanks for your quick reply! I’m just about to finish ordering all parts.
If I understand correcly, you use the Teensy 2.0 (which is astonishingly hard to get in Germany) to address the buttons on the original Saitek, correct? In my first FFB-project I hid the original board of the CH-yoke within the yoke itself (thanks to @TRPara for the tip). Would that be possible somehow with the Saitek? I just bought the “Cessna” version of the Saitek (the one without display) on eBay.
You will need to lengthen the slotted holes in the metal roll bracket. What I did was printed out the metal bracket (without the posts) to use as a template. I’ll add that to the files as well.
Not sure about the Cessna version but there is plenty of room in the one I have.
ADDED: I had to cut the top 2 teeth from the roll driven gear to keep it from hitting the bottom case cover when the yoke is turned fully. I will be changing the file in Thingiverse.
Just ordered all the Amazon parts.
Could I build without the FFB until the Sidewinder comes in then take apart to add the FFB stuff?
I have the slide pot and 500K pot already.
Looks like a lot of interest. Already over 30 downloads.
With the pots going to the FFB board it would be needed. I was going to test the mechanics with jumpers from the pots to A0 and A1 of a Mega. Looks like I can get a Sidewinder within the week though. I have put the Bell-47 on hold because I think this yoke would be a better addition right now. Looking forward to it. I have someone with a snap maker machine that can make the two plates. I think they are both 1/8 aluminum and he said he can work that.
Also on the FFB rudder idea. Would a FFB Logitech wheel be of use with this. I have several old ones and I’m going to see if I can assign the wheel to the rudder input. FSX saw the wheel because I tried it as an aileron input a few years back. Just no FFB action then.
The Roll Bracket Template is 3D printed. You only need it to mark where to alongate the slots.
It slips over the metal pins. Then use a marker to mark the slots. Then work them with a dremel.
So there is only 1 metal plate to cut.
I used a circular saw to cut the rectangle shape. Then a 2.5mm CNC drill bit to drill the holes. The work origin is the center of the plate. Use a little wd40 on the bit.
Been following the other thread on FFB yoke that gpaolo79 started.
Seems like a complicated software setup
The conversation talks about using XPforce to give the FFB effect.
It seems you are using Mobiflight to monitor output values.
Are you using XPforce as well?
I’m hoping to have a test setup ready for my development system by early March.
The FFB wheel didn’t occur to me. That would make things much easier. If you have an extra one I would be willing to buy it from you. I’ve already modded my Saitek pedals by replacing the plastic sliding components with bearings.
Woo-hoo, something else to design and make. This. Is so much fun. Can’t wait to retire. 104 months to go.
There are many Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheels (USB) out there that go between 15-20€. They are way cheaper than most “old” Logitech wheels.
I use XPForce for the yoke. I’m trying to figure out how to use Mobiflight to make a FFB rudder. Not sure it’s going to work.
That’s why your ffb wheel is such a great idea.
I’ll have to start playing with XPforce once I get the Sindwinder.
RPthreenine mentions the Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheels with USB connectivity.
Those are certainly cheaper. My 24 I have is old and not being used and I might tear into it.
I used my brand new G920 wheel to test for rudder control and it works.
Now I just need to find where I stuffed that old G24. LOL>>>
I’m going to concentrate on the yoke for now though.
Got the sidewinder on the way.
Now I need to get and learn XPforce.
I’m thinking I can load.use, and learn XPforce before disassembling the sindwinder.
This way when the final yoke build is done I will have a better knowledge of XPforce and how to configure it for the yoke.
There are 3 harnesses. If you plan on keeping the center display functional them you want to map those wires before cutting them. The other 2 harnesses you don’t have to map because the Teensy board is used.