1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted July 15, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 15, 2011 My new controller box is coming along nicely... Basically, it's a cheapo lunchbox with 36 buttons.... Wiring inside: Now there is a logic behind the coloring and order of the buttons. Haven't found out what logic yet, but it múst be there, I put them in that order... Quote
MadTrooper Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 My new controller box is coming along nicely... Basically, it's a cheapo lunchbox with 36 buttons.... Wiring inside: Now there is a logic behind the coloring and order of the buttons. Haven't found out what logic yet, but it múst be there, I put them in that order... Good stuff FT, I'm gessing that you have bought a Leo Bodnar's circuit board. Here is a picure of my box. I really like it ! MT Quote
DD_Brando Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 One of these days I need to do this. Me too! Er, wait, I am doing it - it's just that I'm still creating the boxes for all my buttons, switches and twiddlers to go into! I wish I could make them out of bricks...... Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted July 16, 2011 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 16, 2011 MT, yes, there's a Bodnar board inside, or, there will be one. Your box looks a bit better though, as if it we're truly designed... oh waitaminute, mine's designed as well, I did make drawings! Quote
Shadrach Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 That is pure genius FT. Just watch you don't get bits of ripe banana stuck in the backs of the switches if you still still use it for sandwiches. No chance of that with your setup, eh, MadTrooper? Quote
MadTrooper Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 That is pure genius FT. Just watch you don't get bits of ripe banana stuck in the backs of the switches if you still still use it for sandwiches. No chance of that with your setup, eh, MadTrooper? I don't think so, see the panel box as an inclination that would make crumbs roll right off it The important thing in building such a box is that it does what it was design to do and I like mine because all the switches are easy accessed with my left hand while I have the right hand on the joystick...or holding my sandwich.. LOL Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted July 17, 2011 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 17, 2011 Sliders have been added, as well as external (Gameport) connector to pedals (with brake). Total of 8 sliders. All the wiring done. (Not to messy, could even call it neat, compared to my old box) There happens to be a ruler kinda thing in the bottom of above picture, it shows millimeters, and so gives you an idea of the size this box is... Rear view, connector to bodnar board, and Gameport for pedals. And now about to start the most daunting task: Go through all axis and button assignments for IL2, not only for all those new buttons, but also for my Guillemot, as it has now become the 1st game controller, it used to be third... Quote
Shadrach Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 Your equipment looks enormously impressive, MadTrooper, but should you be revealing your habits so openly. I was hoping to do a bit on mine as I have been on holiday for a couple of weeks. Sadly, Mrs Shadrach gave me an extensive todo list including redecorating a couple of bedrooms and erecting a garden fence. If she sees me doing anything connected with flying games or even a longing glance at the computer I get a smack round the back of the head. She has gone to the kitchen to make a cup of tea so I am typing feverishly before she comes back and dishes another thwack. Quote
MadTrooper Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 Your equipment looks enormously impressive, MadTrooper, but should you be revealing your habits so openly. I was hoping to do a bit on mine as I have been on holiday for a couple of weeks. Sadly, Mrs Shadrach gave me an extensive todo list including redecorating a couple of bedrooms and erecting a garden fence. If she sees me doing anything connected with flying games or even a longing glance at the computer I get a smack round the back of the head. She has gone to the kitchen to make a cup of tea so I am typing feverishly before she comes back and dishes another thwack. Thank you Shadrach, I hope that you will find time for yourself after all the stuff you got to do. I guess that I'm lucky, my wife is into computer gaming as well. Working an a switch panel would be a good winter project. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted July 17, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 17, 2011 ~S~ FT m8, That looks like an excellent idea, (reaching for the keyboard sucks ! LOL) You could also keep your "stash" in there ! LOL MadTrooper sir, that is seriously flash m8 !! Love it . ~S~ Painless Quote
MadTrooper Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 ~S~ FT m8, That looks like an excellent idea, (reaching for the keyboard sucks ! LOL) You could also keep your "stash" in there ! LOL MadTrooper sir, that is seriously flash m8 !! Love it . ~S~ Painless Thanks Painless. Its appreciated. Quote
Cold_Gambler Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 ~S~ FT m8, That looks like an excellent idea, (reaching for the keyboard sucks ! LOL) You could also keep your "stash" in there ! LOL MadTrooper sir, that is seriously flash m8 !! Love it . ~S~ Painless Thanks Painless. Its appreciated. Nice work guys! Quote
Cold_Gambler Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 You guys have inspired me! I just ordered a Leo Bodnar BU0386 (vanilla) and plan to mod my CH Pro Throttle. I haven't figured out the exact configuration I will implement but the main functionality I'm missing at this point are trim wheels... I'm thinking three pots in the rear left side of the base: one on the side for elevator trim, one on the front for rudder trim and one on the top for aileron trim; leaving space for a bunch of low profile buttons either on the top or on the front.. Cheers, C_G Quote
MadTrooper Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 You guys have inspired me! I just ordered a Leo Bodnar BU0386 (vanilla) and plan to mod my CH Pro Throttle. I haven't figured out the exact configuration I will implement but the main functionality I'm missing at this point are trim wheels... I'm thinking three pots in the rear left side of the base: one on the side for elevator trim, one on the front for rudder trim and one on the top for aileron trim; leaving space for a bunch of low profile buttons either on the top or on the front.. Cheers, C_G That sounds great Cold Gambler. Quote
BadAim Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Yeah, me too! As soon as I replace my TrackIR, I'm gonna go right to work. Quote
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