Hi chaps,

Finaly i came to build a proper control column for myself. I would like to use HS, but i am totaly rookie in this topic. I want to use it with a Leo Bodnar card. What are my options? What should I buy and how should I install it? Thanks for your help


MM

Did you see the last few pages of my build thread? I did the same thing using hall effect sensors and a Leo Bodnar BU836X board.

Edit: My build thread:
http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2849902/5.html

about half way down on this page is a link to a PDF that explains how to build your own U-Joint controller with details on using a magnet and hall effect sensor.

David

I could not find it. Nice project indeed;)

The HALL sensor "Bible":

http://www.jpfiles.com/hardware/uni_stick.pdf

See in PDF Sample of M.Powell book: Building Recreational Flight Simulators
some tips about DIY HALL sensor.

http://www.mikesflightdeck.com/upcoming_book.htm

And see Bauer tips in this Russian Forum:

http://translate.google.com.br/translate...um.php%3Ff%3D28

Drop-in HALL sensor:

http://www.potentiometers.com/select_hall.cfm?session_num=2010012708011362

A steep ahead is use MaRS ("tunned"HALL sensor") (used in VKB rudder Pedal and Gametrix Steering Wheell)- but involve building PCB circuits.
All know about is in Russian some links here:

http://avia-sim.ru/forum/viewforum.php?f=28

Sokol1

This is the file that I was referring to. I used it as my bible as well. Thanks for posting it Sokol1

David

This is very useful, thank you!

Im going the same way as you (an im a newbie also) i just realized my first assembly last weekend and it was a piece of cake. Just dont screw up with +5v and ground and everything else will be fine, BU0836 ( i suggest the 12 bit version) is a very good brain for a joystick. Just bevare that working with electronics can be very addictive, take your time and never work tired.

Thank you for the tip, I will keep it in mind. I just decided to give up the idea of building a 100% self made gimbal. I purchased a Yamaha U-Joint from the e-bay. I will use that instead.
I read some articles about using hydraulic dampers in Joysticks. Has anyone any experience with them?

cheers
MM

What kind of description did you use when looked for the U joint?

IF you need return to center i would suggest to use springs to handle it and dampers hydrauilc dampers only to achieve more smoothness.

Bluedeath,

Search for Yamaha U-Joint:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-19...sQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/yamaha-se...=item1e614d1bda

These model is desirable due "spider" mount, so you dont need use solder.

But many automotive U-Joint is fine. Look for model with hollow shaft (in cross piece)
to lubrication.

Sokol1