[simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
funhouse24
simpits-tech@simpits.org
Sun, 5 Jan 2003 16:22:35 -0000
Hi Chris , that would be an option, Marv is experimenting with LVDT 's
witch is even better. sorry you didn't win powerball, maybe next time eh !
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Crowley" <ccrowley@mccrowley.com>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 1:15 PM
Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
Would Hall effect devices be an option here? They are a tad cheaper than
those sliders are they not?
Chris Crowley
-----Original Message-----
From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Gene Buckle
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 1:41 PM
To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
Dave, you might want to seriously consider using a rack & gear system with
normal rotary pots instead of those costly sliders.
g.
On Sat, 4 Jan 2003, funhouse24 wrote:
> Hello Jonas,
> I think the cost will put most people off of wanting
to
> buy them , the linear potentiometers i used cost £135.00 each, times that
by
> 4 and you'll see what i mean . The actual materials used , HE30 TF
> aluminium and the seamless hollow steel bar for the guide rails didn't
> actually cost that much .I have had a couple of enquiries from the group
> asking if i would start selling them, that's something i would have to
> think about . my set were machined from solid bar, to make sets to sell i
> would make patterns and cast my own to speed up build time . do you have
any
> photo's of the pedals you would want ? .
> all the best
> Dave
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jonas Frazier" <spitpilot40@hotmail.com>
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 4:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
>
>
> What about some commercial airliner, 747, pedals for example? WOuld you
> make a set of these for me? I'd pay you for them! Pretty please?!
> JOnas
>
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>
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> >From: "funhouse24" <funhouse24@supanet.com>
> >Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> >Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
> >Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2003 22:08:09 -0000
> >
> >Hello mike ,thanks for your comments,the pedals are machined from
aluminium
> >, with the guide rails being made of hollow bar, I am lucky enough to
have
> >my own workshop and machines. the end frames took about 20 hours each
,the
> >footpads about the same. the cost of materials was not that much, the
most
> >expensive parts being the linear potentiometers they come in at £135.00
> >each,the return spring pressure on the rudder is 20 Kgf the toe brakes
are
> >15 Kgf after talking to Martin "Pegasus" I will increase the toe brakes
to
> >18 Kgf. I have had some enquires as to making sets, and will give it some
> >thought, I would make patterns for the two frames and the foot pads and
> >cast my own to speed up build time. the pedals weigh 7 Kg and work with
> >the cougar set-up very well. hope this has been of some help to you,
> >happy new year you
> >all the best
> >Dave
> >
> > Original Message -----
> > From: Mike Williams
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 8:14 PM
> > Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
> >
> >
> > Those are very nice looking pedals Dave, can you tell us how you made
> >them, its evident you have access to a machine shop, any thought of
making
> >these for others?
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> >[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of funhouse24
> > Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 2:38 PM
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: funhouse24
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 5:05 PM
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
> >
> >
> > Hi Chris, the pic's have now been uploaded, and can be seen at
> > www.simpits.org/fileproc/allfiles.php hope you like them
> >
> > all the best Dave
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Chris Crowley
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 2:06 AM
> > Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
> >
> >
> > Uploaded where? Can you give a link?
> >
> > Chris Crowley
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> >[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of funhouse24
> > Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 1:18 PM
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Subject: [simpits-tech] f 16 rudder pedals
> >
> >
> > Hi guy's
> > Happy New Year to all,
> > I have just finished making a set of rudder pedals for my pit
> >and have uploaded a couple of pic's if anyone's interested. Dimensionally
> >they be slightly incorrect as they were scaled from a couple of photo's,
> >
> > all the best
> > Dave
>
>
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