#3305974 - 05/28/11 08:53 PM
Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIY
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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#3631998 - 08/24/12 02:26 PM
Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr
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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
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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
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Hope this link is useful: http://www.brennaninc.com/search.asp...DIN%20FittingsThe 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.
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#3637426 - 09/03/12 04:55 PM
Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr
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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? 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.htmlI 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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#3761933 - 04/03/13 04:43 PM
Re: Thrustmaster Warthog Extension DIYr
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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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