Crash

That can be very painful. People need to stop hurting themselves.

Get well soon Wingy (I didnt need to see that)

Parts used plastic box https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09TXN1XGB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details Leonardo https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0786LJQ8K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details Switch for trim https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HR89VPP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Mount for damper https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0826451QK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details Switches https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RR9BY8C?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details Top mount for damper https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BYS5GJHB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details belt for throttle https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283194907394?var=583606854950 bearings for collective lever https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08RJWWVMR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details mounting bracket for throttle https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M0FREOF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Mount for switch box https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394081382370 small box for mini stick https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262466744840?var=563567654532 damper https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314401619357 throttle https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195258352527 Tube https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192866490261?var=493005102506 Mini joystick https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361695634810 Wire https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B098WVG189?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details header pins https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01F558ASI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details heat shrink tube https://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Orange-Pieces-Electrical-Insulation-Waterproof/dp/B08NYLLG6R/ref=sr_1_27?crid=2E7E9YE1DMA50&keywords=heat+shrink+sleeving&qid=1688392319&sprefix=heat+sh%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-27 various bolt, nuts ,angle brackets etc and some 10mm MDF Tools needed Soldering iron https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTVGM6S8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details tip tinner https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NS4J6BY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details soldering iron cleaner https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078W83G55?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details wire stipper https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B4SC1B9R?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details step drill https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074ZR6RTY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details Helping hands https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-Tools-60335-Helping-Magnifying/dp/B001BMSBD4/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3L5FJ1WH15OL2&keywords=helping+hands&qid=1688392419&sprefix=helping%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-5 a router table would of helped with making the case and pillar drill to ensure the holes on the side of the case line up and are square to the side. a video about arduino and the .ino file plus how to rename the board. Any questions or advice, just ask.

Now complete Arduino and switch wiring in the head This was using the DuPont cables which broke away from the solder when I fitted the top plate. I replaced the wires with silicon wires and soldered the ends to a 90 degree header pins to help with clearance. I will finish with a parts list, tools needed and some tips

All boxed up, tested and calibrated. I will update the build thread next week. I will have to move my seat over a bit to give some room for the controller and while I am at it I will clean and tidy up the cabling as it is a bit of a mess.

All buttons and axis now show up and I have renamed the Arduino to Collective. I had to strip the box so that I could do continuity tests as not all buttons were working as they should. I found a programming error but its now sorted. Should be finished next week.

some pix The scale model tanks looked really good.

Seems that I should have connected the switches to ground. A little knowledge is dangerous. I will sort it out on Monday.

Z axis now sorted due to code error. Daisy chained buttons still no show. button 10 works, so the code must be OK. I will swap the power pin to 5v tomorrow.

Not much luck. Sketch is fine but 1 axis and 12 buttons have gone missing. Oh well I will take it apart tomorrow. Z axis no show due to coding error Buttons probably due to power pin not in properly

Soldering is hopefully all done. We will see tomorrow. IF it all works as planned then I will finish the build thread. All boxed up. Hope it all works!

Using the sketch from the video I THINK I have now got the sketch sorted. More soldering and then a test. It is finally on the last lap.

such is the way of Arduino

I have found a great video which explains stuff and has the sketch I was looking for.

If that doesnt work try an uninstaller or reg cleaner look here for some stuff https://download.cnet.com/utilities/windows/

My dog likes them

Dennis, what pins are you using? I might have to pinch your sketch and mod it.

Parts will arrive today and I will try to get to grips with the Leonardo.

I have hit a snag. I have soldered the dupont wires to the switches but the wires break very easily. I think I will have to re-wire and use crimped connectors. Wire, soldering tips and terminals ordered. Got to get this sorted!

Thanks Dennis, I will run the pots (4 of them) off the 5v and the buttons off the 3v. I have found out that i can glue the pins off my dupont cables together and make a sort of multi-pin plug. The sketch hasnt been sorted yet, I have one for 5 axis controller. I can edit that down to 4 and then add the button part. I will have 13 buttons, each to a separate pin so I will have to copy paste the routine for this and then test it.

Dennis, can I use the 3v to power the buttons? I have looked up on google but I cant find out. What about the 5v (pin2) on the 6 pin header, can that be used?

I think Beagle was having possible heat issues.

It nearly finished now Colin. I have covered what I did in the Hardware forum. Outstanding jobs are 1/ glue the collar on to the column 2/ drill a hole to feed the usb cable through the button box 3/ do the Arduino sketch 4/ plug the cables into the board and test 5/ fit the assembly into the simpit.

next bit the old belt using a 1 1/2" rubber seal from a waste pipe. This developed a split. marking out switch positions Lots of wires New improved belt

mmkay