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#3269689 - 04/14/11 12:33 PM Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIY  
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Hi Guys,

My warthog is finally arriving today - I am wondering if there is any DIY guide for extending the warthog.
I know that the thread for the grip is a m2-36, but since I live in the US, I don't know if I can find that metric. Is there a equivalent part I can pick up from home depot or lowes?
While at it, has there been any effort on no-center-detent mod so far?

Thanks!

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#3270394 - 04/15/11 12:52 AM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIY [Re: recoilfx]  
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metalnwood is making a few, and they are excellent. See thread.


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#3280505 - 04/27/11 02:37 AM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIY [Re: recoilfx]  
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Well I did some research, and I've found that this connector (Gardena 39035 5/8-Inch Metal Garden Hose Connector) has the exact thread I needed.

I ordered one from Amazon, and using some copper pipe reducers (3/4" to 1/2") from home depot, a dremel, compound saw, couple screws and some elbow grease, this is what I came up with.

The extension is rather short, since I've made a slide out tray under the chair. Long enough to reduce the center detent a whole lot.




#3281188 - 04/27/11 07:43 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIY [Re: recoilfx]  
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Nice job! thumbsup

#3283130 - 04/30/11 01:56 AM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIY [Re: recoilfx]  
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Wow that's a very utilitarian design. Can you share more information about the slide out tray?

#3305974 - 05/28/11 08:53 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIY [Re: recoilfx]  
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Originally Posted By: recoilfx
Well I did some research, and I've found that this connector (Gardena 39035 5/8-Inch Metal Garden Hose Connector) has the exact thread I needed.



Thank you very much for this tip recoilfx!

Went out and bought the Gardena 39035 as you described it is a perfect fit. Just had to cut down the plastic threaded bit. Used copper pipe reducers soldered together. I've dressed it with a bit of copper pipe insulation and electrical tape. The extension adds approx 8 cm to the stick height. I would not want it longer. I am able to incorporate the stick offset and have gained much in the way of precision. Very solid. The biggest problem I had was the PS/2 extension cable. I could only find it in 6' length and had to cut out over 5' and then solder it back together... those are small wires.

Here are a couple pics of the finished stick extension mod bolted to my sim chair:







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#3631595 - 08/23/12 07:26 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIY [Re: recoilfx]  
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So I went out and bought 3/4" to 1/2" copper pipe reducers. Looking at them, they looked too small. But I had faith and bought them anyways...oops!

I don't see how it's possible for those reducers to be 3/4" to 1/2". The opening for the Gardena coupling is about 3/4 of an inch... meaning the widest part of the reducer just slips right through. It would be more feasible for it to be 1" to 3/4". I'm guessing that what you have is 1" to 1/2".

Please edit your guide if I am correct to prevent wasted trips to home depot. Otherwise, disregard and laugh.

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#3631659 - 08/23/12 10:04 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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1" x 3/4" copper fittings are too big.

I found the same problem with the copper fittings mentioned here. They would just slip through the hose adaptor. I ended up using 1/2" PVC male adapors and a 1/2 PVC coupling. Only thing is it's a little longer then I want at 5". One of these days I'm gonna trim the coupling down and hope to shorten the extension by about 1/2" - 3/4"


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#3631723 - 08/24/12 12:21 AM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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Sorry, my original sizes (3/4 to 1/2) is wrong. It is actually 1" to 1/2".

However, 1"x3/4" is not too big. If fact, my Warthog Extension Mk III (hehe) is using this size.

Here are some pictures on how I did it.


How it looks.


Materials: 2 Copper 1" to 3/4" reducers 1 Gardena Metal hose repair connector 1" Copper pipe Screws



The larger end of the copper reducers are cut down, and indents/knotches are made to fit with Warthog's base and stick. Notice that the m36x2 thread ring is transplanted from the Gardena's hose connector. The connector is soft, so I used an exacto knife to slice the amount of thread I needed.



The plastic thread ring is slightly bigger, so i slabbed generous amount of epoxy around the copper and let the epoxy fill/glue the plastic thread.

#3631751 - 08/24/12 01:12 AM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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Recoil, thank you for the updated technique and the great pics!

I'll be back at it tomorrow when I get the right sized reducers smile

#3631998 - 08/24/12 02:26 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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Oh crap.. I listed the size wrong again... For the middle pipe, You need 3/4", not 1". So sorry!

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#3632017 - 08/24/12 02:42 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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I found the 1" x 3/4" copper reducing fitting as is would not fit inside the plastic part of the gardena hose connector. The 1/2" PVC male adaptor fit perfectly. I did have to trim about 3/8" off the wider end so I could screw the Gardena connector together. Do this on both ends and connect them wirh a 1/2" PVC coupling.

When I get home in the next day or so I'll take some pictures.


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#3633202 - 08/26/12 11:07 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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Hope this link is useful:


http://www.brennaninc.com/search.asp...DIN%20Fittings

The Warthog uses a metric thread (m36x2 according some information I found). This site is not for retail, but they will point you to a local distributor. The special interest is the part #D8008-S25 and it is not expensive.

I am not completely sure if this is the right thread though.

#3634259 - 08/28/12 09:25 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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metalnwood confirmed the thread is M36x2, I post again the link to the parts, looks like the previous one didn't work.

http://www.brennaninc.com/search.asp?pg=search&searchtype=3&producttype=DIN%20Fittings

#3637375 - 09/03/12 03:44 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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I built an extender using PVC tubing and inserting the garden hose couplers (ordered via Amazon in the USA - I'm based in UK and you can't buy those here) inside the pipe joiner so its hidden. I bought a flexi cable for the electronic coupling but its a bit too long so when I screw the ends to the stick and base the cable gets a little twisted. It works great but has a limited life I think before I break the PS2 cable due to twisting. Does anyone know where I can get a short PS2 cable from - say about six inches? What have you guys used?

#3637426 - 09/03/12 04:55 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: zhukov]  
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Originally Posted By: zhukov
I built an extender using PVC tubing and inserting the garden hose couplers (ordered via Amazon in the USA - I'm based in UK and you can't buy those here) inside the pipe joiner so its hidden. I bought a flexi cable for the electronic coupling but its a bit too long so when I screw the ends to the stick and base the cable gets a little twisted. It works great but has a limited life I think before I break the PS2 cable due to twisting. Does anyone know where I can get a short PS2 cable from - say about six inches? What have you guys used?


How about a picture of yours. I used the garden hose couplers and two 1/2 PVC male adaptors and a 1/2" PVC coupling. Then covered it with 1" plastic wire covering. Here's a link to the thread with a picture of mine. My picture is like the last post right now.

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3184593/3.html

I believe everyone who's done this (including myself) had to buy a longer PS2 extension cable and cut it and solder it back together. The smallest ones I've found are 6 ft long. Since you have to cut it down it doesn't make a difference how long it is anyway.

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#3637445 - 09/03/12 05:08 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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If you know how solder, buy 2 these conectors (male and female) and make your own cable. Maybe reuse one end of the broken one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Connector-Mini-D...=item2ec16fcf06
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Connector-Mini-D...=item2ec13bf5f1

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#3637586 - 09/03/12 07:41 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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I was using the ps2 splitter cable. It was short enough to fit inside a three or four inch extension and long enough for an 8 inch extension.

All you had to do was chop off one leg.

Just like this http://www.sieso-ergo.eu/en/product-info/ps2-splitter-cable-from-2-to-1-ps2port/317

you should be able to get them for a few $$

#3761759 - 04/03/13 08:09 AM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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These DIY are nice but I want a professionally made Extension and I will have 9 to sell as making a single one is too expensive. Price will be at 40-50 Euro + shipping. Its made by a German precision engineer so there will be no question about Quality. Length will be 7,5cm and it will be non rotational so not a simple tube like some sold.
I will also put them on Ebay but I wanted to tell here first. PM if interested, preferably this is for EU community.
I will post pictures when its done in 1-2 weeks.

#3761933 - 04/03/13 04:43 PM Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr [Re: recoilfx]  
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I just wanted to add my very nice and professionally Bauhaus-precision made 11cm sewer-pipe-extension on top of even more sewer pipe. Assembled with screws in abundance ;-)

The Gardena-fittings fit nicely into a 40mm sewer pipe. As it is plastic and quite wide it is both stiff and light. Warning: hot glue everywhere!





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