[simpits-tech] Re: F-16 Force Transducer Side Stick

[Erwin Neyt]

I remember this from a USAF doc

3/32" sideways
3/16" back
very little front (probably to avoid leaning into neg-g)

Erwin.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marv De Beque [mailto:mdebeque@woh.rr.com] 
> Sent: dinsdag 15 oktober 2002 12:05
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Re: F-16 Force Transducer Side Stick
> 
> 
> The transducer is fully compatible with either the EPIC or 
> the PC game port with a signal of 0 to 5 volt.
> 
> Yes, my understanding is that the force required is +/- 25 
> lbs. for front to back and +/- 10 lbs. for side to side.
> 
> I want to make mine user adjustable from those numbers just 
> cited down to something much lower.  I don't know what the 
> lower limit will be just yet. Should have that dialed out in 
> a week or two. Sukit,
> 
> I am not sure about the actual amount of stick movement on 
> the real assembly.  The earliest ones had none.  Later, they 
> added some play to give about 1/32", but it was different for 
> some directions.  I have heard rumor that they have relaxed 
> the amount of movement even more to perhaps 1/4".
> 
> Mine will have something between the two numbers I quoted 
> above.  I have not decided on the exact amount, but I think 
> 1/8" is a good compromise.
> 
> While the transducer I am using has no movement, there will 
> be a special coupler between the grip and the transducer that 
> will allow for a slight bit of movement, just like the real thing.
> 
> Just like the my gauges, I am trying for a faithful 
> replication of the F-16 side stick, right down to all of the 
> shiny screws and various labels.
> 
> I am looking into making the rubber boot that the modern 
> Block 50 uses between the grip and the base.  That will add 
> the final touch.  ;-)
> 
> Marv
> -- 
> 
> 
> > From: "Sukit, Sittisudjatum" <SukitS@state.gov>
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 03:37:27 -0400
> > To: "'simpits-tech@simpits.org'" <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Subject: [simpits-tech] Re: F-16 Force Transducer Side Stick
> > 
> > Marv,
> > 
> > I remembered that someone (you?) gave the information about 
> 25Ibs for 
> > pull and push, 19Ibs (or 10 Ibis) for side to side.... and 
> the stick 
> > can be moved about dia 0.25" on the top.  Correct me if I'm wrong.
> > 
> > I'm wondering if you're going to make a true replica, or a zero 
> > movement stick?  Cause the strain gauge gives us no 
> movement... Also, do we need to
> > have EPIC card to convert the signal from your mod kit?   
> Just curious.
> > 
> > Sukit Sittisudjatum
> > www.thaiflight.com <http://www.thaiflight.com>
> > 
> > Bangkok, Thailand
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
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