Throttle finger lifts

Hardware & Tech Questions DIY
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Quick release mechanisms add to the complexity of the design and are hard to design with precision. Using a hex wrench to unscrew the plungers a milimeter is done in a few seconds and keeps things simple.

I have been thinking about a version with the plunger on the lever, pointing in 90° to the side surface of the center arc and then add some sort of metal reinforced hole, for the plunger to set in. Drawbacks to this design is sideways wiggle of the throttle levers and the soft plastic material of the 3D prints.
But it may be worth a shot…

The current design will remove about 15-20% of the total range of the throttle signal. It’s not ideal, but considering the long throw of the CM2, it’s an acceptable tradeoff for simplicity of design, IMO.
But I’m always open to ideas and I love to design and tinker… :wink:

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I haven’t tried it with aerial refueling yet but with aerial refueling any long throw is never enough :slight_smile:

Would such a design reduce the overall lost range?
Even with the flex - it’s always possible to screw the plungers slightly deeper so the ball protrudes more to compensate for the flex. It just might not feel as tactile as it does now, but that really depends on what are the advantages of such a design.

For sure it’s not hard to unscrew it often. I just wonder how long would the plastic sustain these screwing and unscrewing…

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How easy is it to switch between the AB and Center detents? From what I could read, you need to open the bottom panel to switch, right?

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Hey, @TazVadu! Welcome to Mudspike!
I have made a version that has both the center detents and the afterburner/idle detents. I just haven’t taken the time to upload it yet.

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Would you be able to add adjustability to this? I just bought the CM(gen 2) throttle from a friend and want to be able to choose my detents

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Hi, @Kilted_Dragon and welcome to Mudspike! :mudspike:

I have a version with detents for center and afterburner/idle detents.

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ok where can i find that and which throttle is it good for? i.e. can I get the file for download?

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Great to hear! Hopefully it will be up soon :slight_smile:

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Here are the things :slight_smile:

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downloaded them thanks. also i watched the video on the sim box and posted a question

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Thank you! I assume it’s the same instructions as before?

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Here’s the buildthread, if you’re interested.

I don’t have instructions, but I have promised to make drawings… :wink:

You could easily make this out of wood. In fact, my first SimBox was made out of wood… The advantage of using alu extrusion rails is the versatility. Nothing is glued and I can add, remove or just relocate stuff.

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This version needs long screws in both holes of the clamps.

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Has anyone made custom afterburner detents for the WartHog HOTAS?

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Here are some options on Thingiverse:

If the link does not work go to Thingieverse and write warthog detent in the search field.

Enjoy.

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Debolestis also have a shapeways shop with Warthog detents and other stuff for joysticks.

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OOOH! I forgot about Debolestis! Thanks!

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@Troll this is amazing stuff. I thought there was a center detent version for the original MT-50 but all I can find is the high low version.

Do you have a center version that fits the MT-50?

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Jumped in the Hornet last night prepping fir the Raven One campaign. Very rusty. I was so far behind the aircraft that I needed a telescope to find it. But @Troll’s finger lifts and AB detent worked perfectly. Not sure if he designed it this way but out of the box the detents were exactly at mil power (100%). Save a few arrestor cables by not going into AB during recovery.

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I have made so many versions that I must admit that I’m not sure…!
Wouldn’t be too hard to make it though.

Some call it divine intervention.
Others call it superior skills.
I call it dumb luck… :wink:

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