Anyone here build full-size joysticks?

[Treize69]

Or know anyone who does? I'm looking to build a simple simpit, and want to have a floor-length joystick (just the standard grip mounted on a pole or stick and bolted to the ground, not a scratchbuilt grip) to put in it- but I have no knowledge of working with electronics to try and manage it myself.

If anyone can help, or can put me in contact with a third-party who can, a PM would be greatly appreciated. 

I'm looking for something like this-



But with a simple straight extension, not that curved one.

[Reschke]

Yep I have seen them in an online catalog some where recently. A place for you to start might be a check through some links over at SimHQ.com in the pit builders section. There are guys there that build those types and sell them and also some companies that make em and they are "advertised" by other users in that forum.

[guncrasher]

I remember back in aw days, one squadie got drunk and he took his apart and used the handle from a plunger as an extension, was funny.


semp

[jedi25]

I am also looking for something like this for a Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar..

If anyone has a link, please let me know too.


Thanks..

[Reschke]

Guys look through this forum and I am sure that you will find something to fit all your needs.

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/forums/81/1/Pit_Builders.html

[sheperd]

I'm currently building a full length TM cougar stick...see this thread http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,284150.0.html

look towards the last few pages...and send me a PM if you would like me to build you one.
I'm sure you will want to see my end results before you ask so follow the progress.

[jedi25]

I am looking for an extension for my hotas cougar Shepard..

Please keep me updated on the progress..

[VonMessa]

http://mykitlog.com/VonMessa

No pics of stick in here yet, but I can send ya a copy of the prints page that have stick on it.   

(haven't updated in a while)

[sheperd]

well I got my magnets and hall sensors in. The halls are not exactly what I wanted but in the US I can't find the A1323EUA-T wich is 2.5mv/G and settled for the less sensitive 5mv/G untill I can locate a supplier in the US that has the allergo A1323EUA-T.

I had a U-Joint that would have been perfect out of a NASCAR steering shaft but I managed to mess up a bering and they are not made to come apart, as they are rated for high speeds so there is no replacement bearing...could buy a new one but they are $50 each...searching for a new U-joint....will keep you who are following this thread posted.

[sheperd]

An Important update! I found a U-joint dealer that has a machine shop and he is considering producing the items I need to MOD or build fighter sticks for those of US who want a full length stick !!!!!!   

[sheperd]

Thanks for moving Skuzzy! 

[Dichotomy]

what kind of material are you using for the extension arm and are you having it bent somewhere locally?

[sheperd]

what kind of material are you using for the extension arm and are you having it bent somewhere locally?

I'm thinking on using 3/4 or 1" conduit for my initial testing....I will bend it myself. When I make them for others I will have them send me a full size drawing in the mail for custom bends and lengths (powder coating will cost extra)

[Dichotomy]

Crying shame you're not local.  I can throw a rock from my desk and hit our pc line

[jedi25]

This is good new Shepard...

Keep me posted..