Hi everybody! I have been contemplating for some time now whether to incorporate real push-pull controls into my sim cockpit and although it would be easiest, it would not be as much fun, educational and challenging as building them from scratch. Not to mention I would have $300+ in my pocket to spend on something else. I was thinking of 3D printing the three knobs, using some stainless steel push rods and building a slide potentiometer board. I don't need friction/push-button locks and can do without vernier controls; just simple push-pull.
I am trying to source the panel mount conduit + nut (pictured below and highlighted with red square) but I cannot seem to find anybody that sells just that component. Would anybody have a suggestion as to a generic replacement / oem source for it? I would be greatly appreciative of any help.
Try Aircraft Spruce
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/ (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/)
Thank you so much for the suggestion. I did check AircraftSpruce before but they did not have replacement parts for TPM controls apart from spare control cables. I think maybe 3D printing is a good alternative as having those components machined will probably be more expensive than just buying the controls.
I made something similar to make my push-pull vent levers.
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Fotros%2F9827851vent01.jpg&hash=c896e7740988e54fc0dc9843a822f5d9de7fbb80)
Start with 3d design..
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Ffondosycapturas%2F9827852vent02.jpg&hash=bee85b94c6615a180ded06ec0396e519be753c59)
3d print, and shopping... with a total amount of... 15$
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Fotros%2F9827854vent03.jpg&hash=abb62c7508b5d4fcdf64deb9976af74a635c73d7)
knobs are 1€ each :) http://www.leroymerlin.es/fp/16310350/pomo-abs-jade-negro-mate-serie-infantil (http://www.leroymerlin.es/fp/16310350/pomo-abs-jade-negro-mate-serie-infantil)
Start to join everything..
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Ffondosycapturas%2F9827859vent04.jpg&hash=e30a019f228acff44d41e96430493cbc815d9a33)
Looking good..
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Ffondosycapturas%2F9827862vent05.jpg&hash=0545e4eb1858976487c89acdadf35d4de39894e9)
Pots.. wires..
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Ffondosycapturas%2F9827863vent06.jpg&hash=a6a678cd9ccaeba022482be945c4de1ab8ca2cf5)
A cover.. so it won't be any problem with dust in future.
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Fotros%2F9827864vent07.jpg&hash=de6fd94db65f28584c042dc851a15593df99caed)
I have only three knobs. Left one control Vent. This one open/close every vent knob (4 of them) in the simulator.
Testing..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGRqDr4qAYk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGRqDr4qAYk)
Works perfect!
Now, Im using them as a TPM throttle quadrant, until I finish the real throttle quadrant I will use :)
Arturo.
Thank you Arturo, that is a brilliant idea.
May I ask what are, and where did you get the bushes from ?
Regards
Dave
Quote from: _alioth_ on March 01, 2018, 06:38:40 AM
I made something similar to make my push-pull vent levers.
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Fotros%2F9827851vent01.jpg&hash=c896e7740988e54fc0dc9843a822f5d9de7fbb80)
Start with 3d design..
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Ffondosycapturas%2F9827852vent02.jpg&hash=bee85b94c6615a180ded06ec0396e519be753c59)
3d print, and shopping... with a total amount of... 15$
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Fotros%2F9827854vent03.jpg&hash=abb62c7508b5d4fcdf64deb9976af74a635c73d7)
knobs are 1€ each :) http://www.leroymerlin.es/fp/16310350/pomo-abs-jade-negro-mate-serie-infantil (http://www.leroymerlin.es/fp/16310350/pomo-abs-jade-negro-mate-serie-infantil)
Start to join everything..
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Ffondosycapturas%2F9827859vent04.jpg&hash=e30a019f228acff44d41e96430493cbc815d9a33)
Looking good..
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Ffondosycapturas%2F9827862vent05.jpg&hash=0545e4eb1858976487c89acdadf35d4de39894e9)
Pots.. wires..
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Ffondosycapturas%2F9827863vent06.jpg&hash=a6a678cd9ccaeba022482be945c4de1ab8ca2cf5)
A cover.. so it won't be any problem with dust in future.
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subirimagenes.com%2Fimagedata.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fs2.subirimagenes.com%2Fotros%2F9827864vent07.jpg&hash=de6fd94db65f28584c042dc851a15593df99caed)
I have only three knobs. Left one control Vent. This one open/close every vent knob (4 of them) in the simulator.
Testing..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGRqDr4qAYk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGRqDr4qAYk)
Works perfect!
Now, Im using them as a TPM throttle quadrant, until I finish the real throttle quadrant I will use :)
Arturo.
Thank you so much for this suggestion! Looks amazing!!
Quote from: mikeybear on March 01, 2018, 01:44:11 PM
Thank you Arturo, that is a brilliant idea.
May I ask what are, and where did you get the bushes from ?
Regards
Dave
They are 8mm "portaled". I dont know how is said in english.... led supports..
(https://img3.annuncicdn.it/e1/9f/e19f8e0f33d1a0b225acaf3b2451e046_orig.jpg)
Very easy to find in any electronics shop.
Thanks Arturo
Hi, Here's my version , its a single slide pot, for the Inertial Separator , I've used telescoping brass and aluminium tubes and CNC machined PVC sheet ( 12mm , 4mm qnd 2mm)
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Regards
Dave