Crash Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 Based on this one https://www-cruzdesanandres-com.translate.goog/foro/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3314&sid=01462609f413cd14c6a275284563d82a&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 So far I have repurposed a pair of speaker wall mount brackets for the sides. Then marked out the travel of the arm and the pivot point. I transfer drilled the up and down stops, pivot point, and the two spacer bolts. I then drilled the pivot bearing mounting holes and fitted the bearings. I used a long 8mm bolt as the pivot and drilled the arm 8mm and bolted it in position I was going to use gears to rotate the pot but the ones I got from amazon were too small. I thought the best way would be to use pulleys. I made the large one for the pivot out of a plastic waste pipe union and put a piece of MDF which I cut out with a hole saw to center it All bolted up it looks like this More later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 More progress on the base I found a small knurled knob for the pot and used a piece of elastic shoelace joined with an electrical connector. I had to cut the top mounting on the damper as it wasnt wide enough to take the top bearing. After it was all bolted in position it worked well. The next part will be the throttle and thumb switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 The throttle thumb stick the bracket holding the back of the box The joystick joystick position in the box with the hat on More later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted June 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted July 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted July 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingflyr Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Wow Crash looks amazing and very professional. I love how you constructed the throttle system. Love how it looks. I'm so glad you sorted out the Arduino and its flash program. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted July 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 There is a sticksion issue, and I have ordered a replacement damper. Should be here next week. Even with the issue it is an improvement on the throttle lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagle Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Nice workmanship Crash. 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 The replacement damper is now installed and is working nicely. the only thing is the force trim button has gone missing so I will have to investigate tomorrow or later this week. It does feel nice and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted July 20, 2023 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 Wow! Very impressive, and well made! Now that I have access to a Tormach770M CNC mill I have been thinking of resurrecting my collective project. Original I 3D printed parts, but seeing how you designed and created this has inspired me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted July 21, 2023 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 @B16Enk Hey Roger - hope all is well with you and the family. Perhaps we can get you flying DCS with us (or the American / Canadian group) I am loving the Apache at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted August 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 I have decided to move the throttle from the collective to a rotary on my button box, as a couple of times I have shut the engine down by accident. The AH-64 has a throttle on the side consul so it makes some sort of sense. I am slowly getting use to the Apache and feel that I should now move on to navigating and blowing stuff up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted August 4, 2023 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 Good stuff Crash, happy to help with that when ever you are ready, just give me a shout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 I found corrosion issues on some of the soldered joints , so I have decided to move the Leonardo to the main body and change some switches for better ones. Pix will follow when the deed is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted February 23 Author Report Share Posted February 23 Having a re-think and will probably start from scratch again as I need to have a friction adjustment for the collective lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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