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Joystick upgrade

Postby OO ZVY » Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:32 pm

Commercial joystick upgrade for wider amplitude and floor location. ( 'Piper cub style' ).

*********** the rendering is much more realistic and pleasant ************************

disassemble the joystick :

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find a good size plastic tube and end caps : --> search in the electrical or plumbing department

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adjust height :

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Painting :

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cut and lengthen button cables :

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and There you go :

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Re: Joystick upgrade

Postby Ysop » Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:37 pm

Very cool! So simple and finally correct hand deflections!
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Re: Joystick upgrade

Postby wlbragg » Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:41 pm

Yes, that is really cool.
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Re: Joystick upgrade

Postby OO ZVY » Wed Aug 04, 2021 4:41 pm

a little carpentry ;

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