Free 3D Printed F-4 Phantom Joystick Assembly and Wiring

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@TheKishinhunter Жыл бұрын

Hey great video! i just wanted to mention that the 3d printing community has mostly left thingiverse in favor of Printables and that cults3d links are straight up banned from the 3d printing subreddit after some shady dealings where the site was withholding money from designers that they had earned from their designs and then slandering the designers on twitter. so the best place to post your designs for the time being is probably Printables if you want them to be seen.

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up!!

@fon-tijn Жыл бұрын

im printing the f-15E controllers right now i also want to make this so pls give my fast printer some time

@laurencedawson7754 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic work! I modified a sidewinder ffb using a similar board and the stick from an old topgun joystick which is the same shape as the b8 but a bit too small I think.....

@Snugggg Жыл бұрын

this channel needs way more views. fantastic quality tutorial sir. thank you!

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support @Snugggg!

@akselh.1667 Жыл бұрын

Man you have been a content machine lately. Love it!

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I had some time off so my printer has been running 24/7 hahaha

@akselh.1667 Жыл бұрын

@@thesimnet That F-20 in the last video has gotten me real curious on what other stuff you might be cooking up in terms of mods.

@Sokol10 8 ай бұрын

Nice work.

@rightrudderleftstick Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! The stick in white at the beginning is the one with the real P1 buttons - I also got some double strength springs for the trigger - she's a beast!

@mpsteidle Жыл бұрын

Hey again, loving these videos. You should consider making a version of these grips that accepts the original style base adapter. This would let us use both original Warthog adapters, or substitute in VKB and Winwing adapters!

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

I see what you’re saying - if the dimensions are the same, you can just slide the adapter in? If so, that’s amazing

@Pics2FlicksDennis Жыл бұрын

@@thesimnet I was gonna say the same thing. I have a VKB GF 3 base, which I love, and the VKB/Warthog adaptor, and would love to be able to use your grips with just needing to buy multiple adapters, or just re-use the adaptor,

@DCS.1-1 11 ай бұрын

I'm wondering if that would work with the TM adapter for VKB I've been looking for a B8 Grip for ever Amazing work by the way !

@SportDCS 11 ай бұрын

Printing this as we speak! Thank you for the video. Did you ever finish the other versions of the B-8 as planned? Would be very interested in one with two pickle buttons on the head

@thesimnet 11 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely! Still working on those, they will be published with the next version. The next version should also be interchangeable with the thrustmaster style metal threaded connector from the warthog grip

@SportDCS 11 ай бұрын

@@thesimnet Glad to hear! I'm looking forward to the release and to get printing!

@hammerofdavey 8 ай бұрын

Oh this is awesome. Is it possible to connect a 2 axis analogue stick to this? (For a tdc)

@thesimnet 8 ай бұрын

The PCB I have been using does not have an option for axis, however it is technically possible as Virpil grips do have axis on the grip - just probably with a different PCB. If you are building this grip to work with a custom base, you could run the wires into the base itself, that could definitely work! The trim hat is removable for this reason, I figured poeple would want to use different types of switches etc

@eeropehkonen2370 19 күн бұрын

Great project man! Do you think it would be possible to wire a shock motor like the one found on xbox controllers to the board? I was thinking about having recoil with the trigger push

@thesimnet 10 күн бұрын

I have not tried this personally as I am not familiar with motors and the voltages they require. Theoretically yes, but it may require a different/updated pcb etc. Definitely a stretch goal of mine to integrate somehow!

@Phntom-vp4fv 11 ай бұрын

I really like your builds, especially this f4 phantom stick. Can you consider building Eurofighter Hotas?

@thesimnet 11 ай бұрын

I believe Falcon Matter are working on this one www.falcon-matter.com/

@Phntom-vp4fv 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@DavidBrown-tl3ft 7 ай бұрын

Looking at converting my Authentikit Spitfire grip i made to use with a virpil base. Would the pcb and the shift register set up work with mag hall sensors for the brake axis?

@GermaindHl Жыл бұрын

Stunning job ! do youn think we can print it in resin ?

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

Yes I know someone who has already printed one in resin :)

@patrat6072 Жыл бұрын

No winwing 😰I always get screwed lol

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if WinWing releases their own version of the B-8 one day. I would love to have an accurate B-8 replica from a proper vendor. The Virpil Warbrd is good but it’s based on a Russian helicopter grip, not the actual B-8/MC-2

@mr.hermitsquid2694 8 ай бұрын

Great job! Could you please tell me how you made them I have the entire bottom part of my own done, but can not figure out how to do the top. I am trying to modal a t-37 stick I bought and it is slightly different than these. Also different electronics so i cant just steal yours. Please let me know! Thanks you for your time!

@thesimnet 8 ай бұрын

There are lots of approaches! At the simplest level, I will put an object on the floor next to a ruler and zoom in so it fills the screen, and take pictures from all angles which I load into blender and "trace". I also have a few 3d scanning apps on my phone which work great for handheld objects like grips. Some apps don't require the LiDar sensor and can create decent models from photos alone. These models are usually a little rough but the scale is accurate, so that serves as a "base mesh" while I model a new mesh on top. If people are interested in a how-too video I can show my process from start to finish!

@mr.hermitsquid2694 8 ай бұрын

@thesimnet I would love a how too video! I am using Solidworks so it is a different process, but I would still love to learn. I will have to check out the scanning apps. Thanks for the reply!

@rglasinovic Жыл бұрын

Great job!!!! Can someone please help me with the 5 pin mini din connecter that should be compatible with Thrustmaster base? Thanks!

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004678085961.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.50.39e91802dhUNuQ

@NegdoshaManido Жыл бұрын

I have a real B-8 that I have been wanting to convert to flight sim use. Looks like the electronics would allow me to just wire up the switches and go! My main challenge would be fabrication of an adapter/connector from the threads on the bottom of the grip to the TM threads. I love the B-8 grip! Nice work on these, and thank you!

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! If you happen to know the thread pitch and angle from the original grip, I could model a connector and add it to the thingivers page!

@NegdoshaManido Жыл бұрын

@@thesimnet That'd be friggin awesome! I'll see if I can figure out what original pitch and angle is. :D

@mrpawno4955 15 күн бұрын

hey, i was wondering how do i use the VKB Insert for my GF III Base? Im completely lost lol, would appreciate any help :)

@TheNefrett 5 ай бұрын

How ist the Name of the connector between the stick and the Gimbal? I build my own Stick but found no information too that connector. Greats from Germay 🙋‍♂️

@thesimnet 5 ай бұрын

Hello, it is 5-Pin Mini Din Male Connector Here is the wiring guide: kzfaq.info/love/3u9GL5Dq5VBx09K3NM8zUwcommunity?lb=Ugkxss3Yl4OCbilPKG5bhFgaGibAZ4s9SBBq

@zoeyzhang9866 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Wondering if any custom PCBs or 3DP prototype service can help for upcoming content? If so, would love to sponsor here! (PCBWay zoey)

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

I would love to get in touch! I can be reached any time via email at questions@thesimnet.com

@nikoaton Жыл бұрын

Man, thank you very much for this. Is there any possibility for you to share the files in Solidworks? Again, thank you very much.

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

I personally do not use solidworks, I only use blender. What type of file can Solidworks import? If you shoot me an email I can send that over to you directly. questions@thesimnet.com

@nikoaton Жыл бұрын

@@thesimnet hey, SLDPRT are the files on solidworks

@fish_h 7 ай бұрын

would i be able to use this grip with a custom 3d printed gimbal?

@thesimnet 7 ай бұрын

Yes!

@fon-tijn Жыл бұрын

what about melting the filament and sanding it after to glue it in place?

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

I have never tried it myself, but yes that could work!

@python27au 4 ай бұрын

So how does it actually attach to the base? Ive always wanted to create an extension so i can sit the base on the floor between my feet and bring the grip over the seat between my knees, like a helo stick. Im kinda sick of having it on the side.

@thesimnet 4 ай бұрын

The thread on a thrustmaster or virpil base is M36x2.0 and so the stick has a nut that interfaces with the base like a regular thrustmaster or virpil stick

@python27au 4 ай бұрын

@@thesimnet ok thanks.

@fon-tijn Жыл бұрын

are you planning to design throttle grips?

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

Yes! I am currently working on an F-5E throttle

@fon-tijn Жыл бұрын

@@thesimnet nice the F5E throttle isnt an easy one!

@fon-tijn Жыл бұрын

could you reupload the grip model it seems to be really low quality

@thesimnet Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I made this model in Blender - each vertex is actually hand placed, so I was unable to run a subdivision modifier without running into all sorts of intersecting faces. That being said, there is a version 2 that I am working on, and this will be released later this summer, of a much higher fidelity. The components will be identical however, so folks will very easily be able to swap over to V2 when the time comes. Cheers!

@fon-tijn Жыл бұрын

@@thesimnet thanks im still waiting for aliexpress to arive so take your time!

@fon-tijn 6 ай бұрын

@@thesimnet are you still planning a V2 model now ive made the F15 joystick. and is this version compatable with the trigger?