[simpits-tech] Force Feedback

[Marv De Beque]

Let me just recommend the Hoever WindTunnel for that vacuum!  That thing is
so noisy that we have to wear hearing protection.

Marv


On 1/24/03 6:30 PM, "Brian West." <bcw@palma.infotelecom.es> wrote:

> Hi Keenan,
>                  Nice idea, it would have to linked to throttle opening
> and load really.
> How about for the jet jockeys a speed controller and a vacuum cleaner behind
> the seat. Explain that to your wife!
> Best regards, Brian West.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Akin, Keenan L <keenan.l.akin@boeing.com>
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Date: 24 January 2003 21:39
> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Force Feedback
> 
> 
>> Thanks for your input, Brian.  That is what I was afraid of.  Craig's idea
> is pretty cool.  I am toying with it a bit.
>> 
>> How's this for synergy?  I thought that you could use an air compressor
> mounted somewhere on the pit to not only provide air pressure, but to
> provide (recip) engine vibration as well.
>> 
>> Keenan
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Brian West. [mailto:bcw@palma.infotelecom.es]
>> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 1:51 PM
>> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Force Feedback
>> 
>> 
>> Hi,
>>     I added a 5.25" aluminium tube extension to a CH Force Feedback some
>> while back. The purpose of this was to get the stick base below my  thighs
>> and mounted to the front of the seat. It pretty well nullified the FF
>> effects though. Eventualy want to do what Craig Rochester is doing with
>> pneumatics.
>> Problem is though the rest of you guys must have 36 hour days.
>> Best regards, Brian Wes
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Gene Buckle <geneb@deltasoft.com>
>> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>> Date: 23 January 2003 23:59
>> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Force Feedback
>> 
>> 
>>>> That is what I was originally thinking but I have a concern that adding
>>>> a longer stick to a FF stick will increase the moment arm so much that
>>>> the FF pulses will be dampened out considerably.  I had an idea about
>>>> using a stock FF stick unit (for FF controller purposes) remove the FF
>>>> motors and interface the unit with relays that could switch 12v
>>>> pneumatic solenoid valves.  The valves would then port air to actuators
>>>> connected to the stick.
>>> 
>>> The cheapest way to test the theory is to get a 24" or so length of PVC
>>> pipe that's large enough to fit over the joystick grip.  Duct tape it in
>>> place and then fly some and see how it feels.  If it works, you've just
>>> saved yourself a hatfull of money and a lot of work. :)
>>> 
>>> Oh, and don't forget to report to the list the results of the experiment.
>>> *laughs*
>>> 
>>> g.
>>> 
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