2. Administrators Jabo Posted July 22, 2013 2. Administrators Posted July 22, 2013 Some pictures of the MkIII switchbox project including new rudder pedal connector A few things still need to be completed, particularly the remaining switches need to be installed as does the elevator trim pot. All the switches are SPDT type mapped onto a keypress using SVMapper. Simples! Thanks to FT for his old pedals. They seem to be working fine in their new home! Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted July 22, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 22, 2013 Cools! Great job! Just wondering about the number of click-clock switches, on-off instead of buttons... do we have that many functions that ask for that action?(Toggle-functions I mean, I think) Quote
DD_Arthur Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Very nice Jabo. I'm curious. You've got the pedals which is what the 9 pin female connector is for? I've got the throttle and stick. I'm using the throttle o.k. by connecting it to the stick with it's own 9 pin connector and then plugging the stick USB into my PC. I'm not using the stick. It's out of the way on the floor at the moment. Could I connect the throttle only to my PC by using a 9 pin to USB adapter? Quote
Crash Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 I think that the throttle needs the joystick to interpret the inputs so to do away with the joystick you need a Leo board. And do a bit of hacking Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted July 22, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 22, 2013 What Crash said, be sure. Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted July 23, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted July 23, 2013 Indeed. The box contains a Bodnar board and a whole mass of wires, the 9 pin connector is to allow the rudder pedals to connect to the Bodnar and therefore allows the axes to be mapped in game. I am considering changing some of the switches for buttons, but have yet to find any I'm happy with. There are a surprising number of functions which can be covered here as is though. Lighting for example - that's three, Bomb-bay doors? Canopy open/close, track record, engine selectors...the list goes on. Use it in DCS and I don't have enough switches! @Arthur - By using something like this, you could do away with the stick and attach the throttle to the bodnar with the 9-pin and then map the axes in game. Jabo. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted July 23, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 23, 2013 ~S~ M8, Looks the part Nick, very nice indeed. Will the prototype be finished soon ? If so I would like 10,000 of them with the usual DDz 10% discount but with the casing or "box" constructed of T&G 40 thou gauge transparent Ash. Any problems call : 08715 50 80 80 Jeremy deals with bulk delivery dates : ) ~S~ Painintheass. Quote
T_O_A_D Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I'd like to find the enthusiasm to do this, anywhere on the Net I could order sosme of it cheap Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted July 29, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted July 29, 2013 I'd like to find the enthusiasm to do this, anywhere on the Net I could order sosme of it cheap Enthusiasm? On a more serious note, all the components have been purchased from ebay and my local Maplin store. Aside from that, a bit of light drilling and soldering and Robert is your mother's brother. Jabo P.S. Unless you're asking me to make one for you that is... Quote
BadAim Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 I'm diging that much! The box looks the perfect size. I'm still trying to fugure out how to make multi turn trim wheels and be able to re- center them between missions. (some sort of gear drive whith an indicator needle would be needed methinks) Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted July 30, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted July 30, 2013 In this case Chet, I'm using 360 deg pots with a centre detent to identify the mid point. Bear in mind that that's giving me 512 steps either side of the mid point Quote
Mayhem Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I'd like to find the enthusiasm to do this, anywhere on the Net I could order sosme of it cheap I usually order my stuff from Jameco. There are also some good deals on switches, particularly these or these. I've used them a few times. Probably the best place I've found joystick/mouse replacement parts like tact and micro switches . It's also where I get my IR LEDs from . 2.93 with free shipping for 20 is a bit hard to beat. Straight out of China, they are perfectly legit. The shipping's a little slow but it is free after all. Oh and don't tell anyone bye the way. Its been my little secret Chinese connection. I wouldn't want everyone buying up all the good parts. They also have some really cool stuff like this and this. Just look browse the site for a while and you'll find all sorts of things. Jameco Toggle Switches More Toggle Switches Tact Switches IR LEDs P.S. On a side note, if anyone needs or is looking to upgrade their soldering station, I would highly recommend this one. Quote
Mayhem Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 Dont think they stock enthusiasm though Mayhem Sure do, its right in between the sarcasm and facetiousness. Though I was hoping some of mine would rub off on TOAD for free. Quote
Crash Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 I might have given some to Arthur. He will need it when he gets pi55ed off with the "reversal bug" on his throttle. If he dosnt need it he might as will give it to TOAD Quote
DD_Arthur Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 Reversal bug? Not yet. Seems to work fine. Mind you, I think FT has had it apart anyway. Quote
Crash Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 Actually Arthur, the bug is only noticeable when you need to make small adjustments like staying in position whilst in formation. The stretchy wire issue can cause false inputs from the top hats, rotaries and buttons so its worth checking that its been done. Quote
DD_Arthur Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 The stretchy wire thing I'm hoping has been sorted by FT pulling it apart. Not had any problems with formation flying yet - at least not in RoF - throttle much more 'useable' than the one on my MSFFB. Like it. You were right about the weather today Crash. High tide in an hour and a half when amphibious operations recommence! Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted August 1, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 1, 2013 Sorry Arthur, I did take it apart, though never knew / realised there were stretchy wires inside... Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted August 7, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted August 7, 2013 Nearly there now, just need to cut down the shafts on the trim pots so the knobs fit properly (break out the dremel for that I think) and we're there. Unfortunately I had to change the switch supplier halfway through and the new ones are slightly different. Meh. For those that are interested, the dimensions of the box are 195 x 110 x 60mm Jabo Quote
OverDhill Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 So how does this interface to your PC? It doesn't look to be USB. The one I am looking to build will have a USB control interface card for axix and switches. Quote
Crash Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 Hi OD, the Bodnar board uses a small USB port and you need to get a USB cable to plug into your computer. Quote
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