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Title: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Tec on May 06, 2009, 07:51:20 PM: My only beef with my cheap Saitek twisty has been lack of buttons. This could be the answer to my prayers. Also this website is a Sim-pitters dream come true. I think there might be a project in my future.

http://leobodnar.com/products/BU0836X/ (http://leobodnar.com/products/BU0836X/)
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: BluTrain on May 07, 2009, 01:22:13 AM: Now that looks like it has potential - gotta find out where I can pick one up Stateside...
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Delirium on May 07, 2009, 03:57:43 AM: Homeboy has used stuff like that in the past...

The problem I see with them is not being able to program macros to the assigned axis/buttons, it will work great for AH but not all flight sims are as friendly in their keymapping/joystick settings.
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Baumer on May 07, 2009, 10:42:15 AM: I've got 1 on order, I'll let you know how it works out when it arrives.

This is my current project, I took my old Saitek cyborg apart and rewired it.

I have 1/2 the switch's done and the 3 axis trim unit. So far everything is working well.

(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/12.JPG)

Close up of the accessory switches
(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/15.JPG)

Close up of the trim box
(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/14.JPG)
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: minke on May 07, 2009, 01:56:24 PM: liking the seat,does it vibrate?

nice job sir :salute
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Pollock on May 07, 2009, 04:23:54 PM: I just ordered one yesterday. I need to get off my arse and post pics of my simpit i plan on having no kb all controls will be labeled so my friends can play too.
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Baumer on May 26, 2009, 05:23:54 PM: Well I got it about 2 hours ago, it's in and working GREAT! It was a breeze to install with no issues at all. I currently have 15 buttons and 4 analog controls working in less than 90 minutes!

As soon as I plugged it in, my system (running XP Pro) recognized it and did the plug and play install. I went to the settings and opened the game controllers, it was there as "BU0836X" and hit all the buttons I connected, with no issue. Launched AH and went to the map controller option and it showed up next to my X52 Pro stick and CH pedals.
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Baumer on June 02, 2009, 12:41:12 AM: Here are some photo's of the completed unit. So far I am using 26 switches and 4 of the analogue inputs and everything is working great.

(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/SimPit1.jpg)

(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/SimPit2.jpg)

(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/SimPit3.jpg)

(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/SimPit4.jpg)
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: jerkins on June 04, 2009, 11:27:59 PM: Very interesting. Hmm, I now have a strong to create my own switch panel. I could use trim wheels and several programmable buttons.
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Kermit de frog on June 05, 2009, 12:35:04 AM: Quote from: Baumer on June 02, 2009, 12:41:12 AM
Here are some photo's of the completed unit. So far I am using 26 switches and 4 of the analogue inputs and everything is working great.

(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/SimPit1.jpg)

(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/SimPit2.jpg)

(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/SimPit3.jpg)

(http://332nd.org/dogs/baumer/SimPit/SimPit4.jpg)

That is AWESOME! Very creative and inspirational!
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Kazaa on June 05, 2009, 02:39:46 AM: That's epic! :aok
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Sakai on June 05, 2009, 06:52:58 AM: Quote from: Baumer on May 07, 2009, 10:42:15 AM
I've got 1 on order, I'll let you know how it works out when it arrives.

This is my current project, I took my old Saitek cyborg apart and rewired it.

When I kill a guy like this and I'm flying a mouse it feels good.

Happens rarely, but feels real, real good.

Sakai
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Baumer on June 05, 2009, 03:44:52 PM: Thanks it's a lot of fun. The trim wheels work well, however I need to work on increasing the range of motion. The pot's rotate 270 degrees, but on the computer the scale only covers the center 90 degrees, making them very touchy. I'm currently working on finding the proper size resistor to place in parallel with the pot to decrease it's sensitivity.

Sakai, look for me, I'm still an easy kill, as I haven't relearned where everything is yet! :lol

Actually this project has given me many more ideas. So now I'm working on a design for a more complete simpit with proper lever's and actuators for the various functions.
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Pollock on June 07, 2009, 09:12:34 AM: I just received my X board. A word of advice order the more expensive x board instead of the standard like I did. To utilize all the switches with the cheaper boardyou will need to wire in diodes (not for me). I am currently working on my trim controls and they will be the first thing implemented.
Here is a link to my pit
http://www.kwikpit.com/gallery.htm

Mine is the one with David d on it. I plan on using removable control boxes that will be secured with Velcro. This way if i change games I can make custom controls to fit my needs, for example changing to lock on or some other sim. The goal is to keep flying and implement as time permits without disabling my pit wish me luck...
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Getback on June 07, 2009, 09:51:48 AM: I'm not understanding this. What's it for?
Title: Re: Anybody ever built anything using these?
Post by: Pollock on June 07, 2009, 09:57:53 AM: It allows you to build your own controllers. You can customize pb switches and analog rotary controls to your liking.