[simpits-tech] MARV: Ejection Seat Relocation

[Marv De Beque]

Well, I need to see a Cougar, but my hope is to make my base so you simply
screw the Cougar grip onto the base, just like a real grip.

I will also make adapters for real F-16 grips, too.



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> From: Steve Wilson <mafsix@attbi.com>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 19:56:06 -0400
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] MARV: Ejection Seat Relocation
> 
> The main Cougar core is cast metal, Marv.  Folks have complained that the
> metal used is somewhat soft, since it also forms the bearings for the joystick
> gimbal pivots, and they tend to develop minute amounts of "play" over time.
> This leads me to believe that the cast core could break if subjected to
> repetitive force loads of the RW F-16 variety.  Moving the pivot from the
> center of the housing 2" lower into the base should result in approximately
> 1/2" tp 1" of play, which will translate to about 3 - 4 times that at a
> distance of approximately 12 - 15" from the pivot (not to mention a reduced
> force load due to the increased lever arm).  This movement could be translated
> to a standard joystick gimbal that incorporates the stock Cougar pots,
> something I'd really like to do, given their precision and proven interface
> with the Coug's electronics.  Once one nips the gimbal pivots off of the
> Cougar core, it will slide into 3/4" gas pipe with room to spare.  This forms
> the beginning of a new core that extends the afformentioned 12 - 15", albeit
> stepped down at some point to 1/2" gas pipe, and mounted in a new gimbal
> composed of inline skate bearings.  I want "robust" too, but with a degree of
> play more closely matched to my superspiffy pedals. ;-)
> 
> Thanks for the detailed info, and the terrific war story.  Sounds like the guy
> should have put out a line for some good fishing, if he was that close to
> scoopin' soup. ;-)
> 
> Steve
> -- 
> Steve Wilson, mafsix@attbi.com on 10/04/2002
> 
> 
> On Fri, 04 Oct 2002 18:54:58 -0400, Marv De Beque wrote:
> 
> ::::   The flight recorder recorded 100 lbs. of force on the grip as
> ::::   he pulled back like a maniac.
> ::::   My point is, the F-16 grip is very robust.  As a design goal,
> ::::   my stick will easily handle that force, but I don't know how ::::
> well a Cougar will take it.
> 
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