[simpits-tech] The birth of DBQ, congrats!!!!!
Marv De Beque
simpits-tech@simpits.org
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 06:55:57 -0400
Thanks! That was funny. ;-)
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> From: Erwin Neyt <rwntn@hvv.nl>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 11:48:50 +0200
> To: "'simpits-tech@simpits.org'" <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Subject: [simpits-tech] The birth of DBQ, congrats!!!!!
>
> Marv,
>
> I wish you every luck and success you need. This is all very thrilling news.
>
> May the force be with you,
>
> Erwin.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Marv De Beque [mailto:mdebeque@woh.rr.com]
>> Sent: dinsdag 25 juni 2002 3:45
>> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] True Force Sensitive F-16 Stick
>>
>>
>> Sukit,
>>
>> The Force sensitive stick is very much on the bench.
>> However, right now I am focusing on the servo driven gauges.
>>
>> We are very close to a deal with DTS and final pricing is
>> being worked on as I write. I hope in the next few days that
>> Paul can release this as an exclusive DTS product.
>>
>> I think this is going to be an exciting product that will
>> exceed everyone's expectations in realism.
>>
>> Once that product is successfully launched, I'll be working
>> hard to release the side stick.
>>
>> We have two flavors on the drawing board. The first is using
>> strain gauges. This is a high end industrial quality design
>> that should offer unparalleled accuracy and feel. You are
>> right that there are issues with strain gauges and their
>> construction. I have found a company that can provide a
>> robust version for my side stick that meets and exceeds our
>> simulation requirements.
>>
>> Not far behind is a force sensitive stick using a new
>> technology in force sensors. This system promises
>> performance that should be very close to the strain gauge
>> version, but at a much lower cost.
>>
>> Both designs are user adjustable for force and center
>> position. So you can make your stick highly sensitive to the
>> touch or set it up like the real McCoy and have yourself an
>> arm wrestling contest. ;-)
>>
>> We are looking into an aluminum cast grip if costs permit.
>> However, we should be able to mate the new Cougar grip to the
>> side stick and that may be what we offer.
>>
>> Also, if you happen to have a real functioning F-16 base and
>> grip I am working on a interface board that will drive the
>> real base and provide out put to the PC, EPIC, or equivalent
>> system. It will be a plug and play solution.
>>
>> Additionally, a lower cost version of my rudders is on the
>> design board using all aluminum, of course.
>>
>> There are other things in development that will fill in the
>> voids for the viper driver that seem to be available no where
>> else. Should knock some people's socks off. So Stay Tuned!!!
>>
>> On that note, I have officially started my own company to
>> make everything legitimate. The company name is in honor of
>> my late son:
>>
>> DBQ Engineering
>>
>> I hope to provide lots of great products that are ultra high
>> quality as fast as I can. I will be working closely with
>> Paul at DTS to get these things off the drawing board and
>> into everyone's cockpits. Should be fun for everyone. ;-)
>>
>> Marv
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>> From: "Sukit, Sittisudjatum" <SukitS@state.gov>
>>> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>>> Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 20:59:35 -0400
>>> To: "'simpits-tech@simpits.org'" <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>>> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] True Force Sensitive F-16 Stick
>>>
>>> Marv,
>>>
>>> I'm wondering if you still have this project somewhere on your
>>> workbench! I remembered once we had the explanation how the stick
>>> work using strain gauge. I and my members visited the F-16
>> squadron
>>> last 2 weeks (unfortunately, they didn't open the canopy ... cause
>>> they didn't want us to fly the viper away), we had so many topics
>>> exchanged with the viper drivers. Then the force sensing
>> stick came to
>>> my interest again.
>>>
>>> He said that 'Once you think you want to roll the bird to
>> the right,
>>> the bird rolls right !!!' man... I want to get my Cougar
>> out of the
>>> box (yeah, the cougar still sleeping in the its box) while
>> having the
>>> force sensitive (internal assembly) mod kit (e.g. the base with
>>> adaptor) ready for that feeling!!!
>>>
>>> I tried to find more information on the strain gauges.. and
>> found some
>>> from www.howstuffwork.com which lead me to some other sites. Those
>>> sites are more likely provide online catalogs, not really giving a
>>> 'how to' stuff. Then I imagined that it has to be at least
>> four strain
>>> gauges placed on the opposite side of the X and Y axis. A small
>>> software and interfacing needs to be done to compare
>> outputs from the
>>> two gauges of one axis.. convert into something that sending signal
>>> 0-255 for the joystick game port. A software will compare
>> outputs and
>>> fine tuning for 'null zone' when no force applied (but some
>> 'errors'
>>> caused by yield or pre-stress force need to be considered and
>>> calibrated). Do we need the gauges installed in a bridged
>> circuit? I
>>> don't really know.
>>>
>>> I'm not form the electronic or control school... this is
>> all I know..
>>> it's all my guess.
>>>
>>> Sukit Sittisudjatum
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