Community Event / Creation DIY Controller and Throttle

Cataclysm72 · Jun 20, 2016

Silh said:
Looking good.

Been looking around for and tossing around different ideas for version 2 of the left hand controller, and starting to lean towards sticking multiple hats on there now... because you can never have too many buttons...

It is hard to believe, but i actually almost run out of of features to assign to buttons

Jypson · Jun 20, 2016

Cataclysm72 said:
http://i.imgur.com/f2mQGd3l.jpg

:O Heavens to Murgatroyd! You've taken it, yet again, to another level! There can't be much left to do, right?

Cataclysm72 · Jun 20, 2016

Jypson said:
:O Heavens to Murgatroyd! You've taken it, yet again, to another level! There can't be much left to do, right?

Getting close now

VR Mr Teatime · Jun 21, 2016

Cataclysm72 said:
Wires all done, seems to work. I have to clean up the firmware. Thr prototypes all work, basically every part works now but not together! And that needs a little work. Tomorrow i plan to cut a hole in the cowl for mounting, finish the firmware and do some well deserved game time! Also i need to patch the HID descriptor so the potmeters actually show up a sliders and not as a joystick.

http://i.imgur.com/vOG6W5Kl.jpg

Very nice wiring loom work

Cataclysm72 · Jun 22, 2016

thanks!

Cataclysm72 · Jun 25, 2016

Today i rebuilt the overhead panel with a new backlight plate. I wasn't happy with the quality of the previous engraving so i tried again. I will add a proper picture later today, the camera is charging up.

Cataclysm72 · Jul 5, 2016

Updates? No updates... i'm enjoying the game for a few weeks..

CMD_B34R · Jul 5, 2016

Hey Cataclysm, This is a very amazing build. thank you for the inspiration. I have seen your build info on the method you used to get your HOTAS working but i was wondering how you made the sticks themselves... were they 3d Printed ?

Cataclysm72 · Jul 5, 2016

CMD_B34R said:
Hey Cataclysm, This is a very amazing build. thank you for the inspiration. I have seen your build info on the method you used to get your HOTAS working but i was wondering how you made the sticks themselves... were they 3d Printed ?

That's correct, i 3d-printed the handles and wrapped them in leather with some creative stitching similar to how they make steering wheels..

CMD_B34R · Jul 5, 2016

Cataclysm72 said:
That's correct, i 3d-printed the handles and wrapped them in leather with some creative stitching similar to how they make steering wheels..

Thats awesome, I dont want to hijack your thread but i am working on a build with my X52 HOTAS and Arduino DUE ( to run push buttons, momentary switches, rotary encoders, LEDs ect..)... but I love the idea that you did with custom sticks... anyway you would be willing to share your design (I'm new to 3d designs and i would love to use yours as a template)

(my current project still in progress :

)

CMD_B34R · Jul 5, 2016

what software did you use to create the 3d drawings ?

Cataclysm72 · Jul 6, 2016

CMD_B34R said:
what software did you use to create the 3d drawings ?

I used SketchUp for the 3D models and AutoCad for the panels

Cataclysm72 · Jul 7, 2016

I have updated my banner. I'll save it here for posterity and to show how much has changed since the previous version (click for large)

Axdrenalin · Jul 7, 2016

Subscribed, I'll have to check it out from home as what little I've seen in amazing! 90% of the images don't come through here at work though.

Cataclysm72 · Jul 13, 2016

Axdrenalin said:
Subscribed, I'll have to check it out from home as what little I've seen in amazing! 90% of the images don't come through here at work though.

All the images should be there, if you missed anything (or if you would like to see closeups of certain elements) just drop me a note.

BACKER #-4112 · Jul 25, 2016

Seen you latest image on the Show Us Your Setup thread, any chance of a few high res images on here?
The add-ons in the panels below the monitors are coming along nicely. A real professional looking build.

Cataclysm72 · Jul 25, 2016

BACKER #-4112 said:
Seen you latest image on the Show Us Your Setup thread, any chance of a few high res images on here?
The add-ons in the panels below the monitors are coming along nicely. A real professional looking build.

Thanks!

here's the album with HQ images i made for the reddit topic.

http://m.imgur.com/a/5e3N5

CloseLine · Jul 30, 2016

Holy astounding face of amazement batman!!! This is awesome!! I'm a noob. I just got into this game. I like it so much I decided i wanted to build a flight sim in my house. Well I saw you reply in another thread. I noticed yours siggy. I clicked it. I came here. My eyes blew out of my skull!!!

Impressive. Most impressive!

Cataclysm72 · Jul 30, 2016

Thanks! It's a little quiet on the progress, because it is mostly finished (except for the keypad) i am putting a little more time into actually playing the game. That, and going outside!

Cataclysm72 · Aug 18, 2016

Today i decided to order a set of transducer with a matching amplifier to add some kickback butt kicker action to my setup. I,ll keep you posted on how it turns out!