Anyone here build full-size joysticks?

[VonMessa]

I may have some 4130 chromoly tube left over when I'm finished...   

[Baumer]

This is how I modified my x52pro, it's pretty simple if it's just a straight extension.





Inside the base the stick portion of the gimbal is a metal shaft, I found that 3/16th stainless steel tube would slide inside of it. In my first attempt I used a cotter pin thru the two pieces to  hold them together. This added a bit more slop to the center but it allowed me to experiment with a couple of configurations before finalizing a design. My next step will be to have the the shafts welded together but I'm still working on improving the spring tension adjustment to allow for more flexibility.

[TilDeath]

This is how I modified my x52pro, it's pretty simple if it's just a straight extension.

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Inside the base the stick portion of the gimbal is a metal shaft, I found that 3/16th stainless steel tube would slide inside of it. In my first attempt I used a cotter pin thru the two pieces to  hold them together. This added a bit more slop to the center but it allowed me to experiment with a couple of configurations before finalizing a design. My next step will be to have the the shafts welded together but I'm still working on improving the spring tension adjustment to allow for more flexibility.

Looks like you need me to come do some cable management or you Baumer.   Looks good 

TD

[zack1234]

I would extend the shaft through the bottom of the shaft and secure four springs N/S/E/W.
I might try this with my X52 with the Magnet Mod