[simpits-tech] Cougar Mod extension - Request suggestion and feedback

[Marv RR]

If I had some extra cash I would buy one so I could see how they mounted it,
but I don't have that cash right now.

The real grip has threads on its bottom end.  How does the Cougar mate with
its base?  Can someone send me some close up pictures?

Marv
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> From: "A L B E R T" <shizznit@ihug.com.au>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:12:25 +1000
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Subject: [simpits-tech] Cougar Mod extension - Request suggestion and feedback
> 
> Guys, 
> 
> after we talked much the tight space we have got and how much Gene has. I
> spend tonight holding my cougar stick...thinking its not really hard to modify
> to sit in the f16 cockpit to its side stick position...
> 
> I upload the picture to the simpit file section called cougar mod.jpg . I am
> sure Marv has already thought of something. However, this idea came to my head
> and I want to share it with you and get some comment on the design.
> 
> First of all, I am no craftsman...I come up with the idea not know how on
> earth to machine the thing and its really frustrating...especially with metal.
> Second of all, the aim of this design is to minimise the heart break of
> breaking apart a 300 dollars joystick. Finally, I tried to keep the realistic
> measurement in mind. All measurement used in this concept sketch is only
> approximation.
> 
> I first tried my hands on the cougar and was very disappointed that the stick
> still swing quiet alot side by side i.e. its still far too loose compared to
> the real movement on the FLCS. Also, the base of the stick is rather big. As
> you all know. The F16 FLCS has a small base sitting under the stick
> itself...something like a pressure actuator? (Help me here pogo, I seen you
> have a real stick on your site :)
> 
> Due to those reasons, I thought the cougar might be good for the desk. but not
> so much for the pit... But anyway...I brought it! Cant help it...ouch...that
> hurts! and the obvious aim now is to try get the stick into the cockpit.
> That's how I came up with this little design so I dont have to break the
> stick. yet I can still create the base of the FLCS and hide the actual
> cougar's base under the panel. If one day I have to pull the cougar out. I
> simply remove the extension and the stick is back to its normal self again.
> 
> I spend the whole night drooling on this idea. so I started drawing it up in
> Illustrator (I dont know how to use CAD programs). I have absolutely no idea
> how I can make this thing myself. I am not skilled in metal at all...creating
> the screw tracks for the cougar to screw on the top and a male attachement
> like the existing one on the cougar will definetly out of my area of
> expertise. Any comment and suggestion will be appreciated. I honestly just
> want to pay someone who knows how to machine such part for a decent cost.
> 
> Anyway, its sunrise...I better get to bed. My simpit habbit has once again
> ruin my sleeping pattern. :(
> 
> Albert
> Sydney, Australia
>