Hi All.
Before I list the build process and parts required please thank http://www.thingiverse.com/schrodingers_cat/about for the original design.
So I
...Zeig mehr started this project because I wanted a modified Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 joystick to use with DCS world primarily for rotary wing flight with a more realistic cyclic grip.
I found the original design but it was made for a car gear shift stick and so it didn't allow for the routing of any wires to the buttons and there wasn't anywhere to mount a micro switch for the trigger or the 4-way navigation switch.
I took the original .step file and modified it using Fusion360 so that I could use this cyclic as a joystick.
This is not a complete step by step guide or a how to build but I will put up a few pictures, tips and links to parts so that others can have a go at this project as well.
This is not a print and snap together project, it will require some fine soldering, some glue work and a basic knowledge of hobby level electronics also depending on which joystick you decide to use as a base for this project.
Good luck and please discuss openly in the comments section to help everyone out with ideas and issues.
Parts needed:
- Print all of the parts from the files provided.
- 1 x USB button controller for at least 8 buttons, I used http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/32-button-no-matrix-controller.html
- 3 x Off-On push buttons to fit in a 12mm hole, I used http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/252149687379?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
- 1 x 4 way navigation switch (for hat button), I used http://au.element14.com/alps/skquaaa010/navigation-switch-4way/dp/1435773
- 1 x micro switch without roller, I used http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5Pcs-AC-125V-1A-Mini-SPDT-Micro-Switch-Long-Hinge-Roller-/262889412358?hash=item3d356e1706:g:U-EAAOSw2gxYwsDm
- 1 x (11mm dia by 20mm long) spring for the trigger, cut down to suit you preferred trigger pressure.
- 3 x M3 x 16mm screws (I used hex head as seen in photos), button head will require you to drill the holes out a bit.
- 1 x M3 x 45mm for the trigger.
- 1 x M3 Hex nut for the trigger screw
- 2 x M1.5mm or M2 screws for the micro switch (you could also probably just glue it in position)
You will also need a USB cable to plug the USB controller into you computer if you don't have a spare.
This is a link to the forum which shows you how to beef up the MSFFB2 joystick with a bit more grunt https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=125281.
Steps I took for assembly:
1. Did the MSFFB2 resistor mod and tested to make sure it worked properly.
2. Pull the original MSFFB2 joystick grip off, cut the wires and pulled them through the base of the joystick and removed the wires along with the electrical connector from the circuit board. (NOTE: doing this will mean that the force feeback motors and powered full time once you plug your joystick into the wall socket, you can mod a switch in to turn the
