[simpits-tech] F-16 Force Transducer Side Stick - Update....

[Marv De Beque]

That is the design goal:  Cougar first, then real F-16 grips for those that
have them.


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> From: "Jean-Yves SURFIN' Jouanny" <surfer.man@wanadoo.fr>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 19:08:30 +0200
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Subject: RE : [simpits-tech] F-16 Force Transducer Side Stick - Update....
> 
> Marv,
> 
> It seems to be SOoo fantastic !
> 
> So, your adaptor will be 100% compatible and useable on a Cougar, that's
> it ?
> 
> I'll be very interested to have it and to test the "feeling" difference
> during flight.   
> 
> Good luck in advance
> I stay tuned for your infos and pics.
> 
> Jean-Yves JOUANNY
> 
> 
> 
> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org] De la part de Marv De Beque
> Envoyé : vendredi 11 octobre 2002 03:22
> À : simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Objet : [simpits-tech] F-16 Force Transducer Side Stick - Update....
> 
> As all of you may already know, I have been working on a genuine force
> transducer for the F-16.  Viper drivers have some good news coming.  ;-)
> 
> Today was a significant milestone in that project.  I got the first lab
> prototype transducer working.  I am still running experiments, but it
> looks
> quite promising.  Repeatability is approaching less than 2.5% with no
> signal
> conditioning.
> 
> What does this mean?  Well it proves concept that the force sensors I am
> using will measure pressure applied to a grip and resolve down 10 bits
> or 1
> out of 4096.
> 
> That translates into extremely accurate sensors for our application.
> 
> The transducer will allow a true no movement F-16 style joystick with
> the
> exact dimensions of the real side stick.
> 
> The first physical prototype will be completed later next week when my
> Cougar arrives.  Yes, Cougar.  The Cougar will be the first grip that I
> will
> offer direct support for.  So all you Cougar owners can adapt your grip
> to
> my base.
> 
> The side stick body will have the exact dimensions as the real thing.
> You
> could bolt this up to a real F-16 and it would fit!  This means that you
> Viper drivers can have the same authentic look and feel as the real
> thing
> without sacrificing precious side console space or making extensions to
> your
> Cougar's shaft.  If you have seen my gauges you can imagine the way the
> base
> will look and feel.  No compromise to excellence here!
> 
> Speaking of feel, the base will require the same force applied to the
> grip
> as the real thing.  That is, 25 lbs. pull or push will give you full
> stick
> in each direction (front back).  10 lbs side to side will yield max
> roll.
> 
> The grip will have virtually zero movement.  Remember, the transducer
> measures actual force, not movement like a standard joystick.  This
> means
> that there are zero moving parts to wear out (like pots).
> 
> Hopefully, next week I can post some pictures.  I have a real F-16 grip
> and
> base that I can sit next to it and you'll agree that they are identical.
> ;-)
> 
> The base will be aluminum and carbon fiber composite.  It will have some
> weight to it.  You can mount it with the same mounting screws the real
> one
> has or you can use a large threaded hole in the bottom of the base
> (1/2-20
> threads) to bolt it to whatever.  I would recommend a sturdy platform
> since
> this side stick can handle LOTS of force.  You will want to mount it
> well.
> 
> More information as I progress.
> 
> Marv
> 
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