[simpits-tech] 4 way switches

[Inventmd at aol.com]

There are some obviously very talented people in this group with a lot of 
information.  Let me throw this out at you all. 
As some of you know, we are in the business of making professional grade 
grips for the military.  The switches that we deal with are outrageously 
expensive.  Specifically, there is the radar cursor switch on the throttle of the F-16 
that costs $2000.  Basically, it is a four-way switch that has a push down 
button functionality. 
The military does not like the radar cursor switch on the cougar throttle 
because the spring mechanism is too light (the real one is much stiffer) and the 
push down function does not have enough throw (the real one pushes down at 
least 2.2 mm).  The real switch is made by Mason -- who charges $7,000 for 
quantities of one and $2000 for quantities of 10 -- just for the radar cursor switch 
alone. 
Here is the question: does anyone know where to get a reasonable facsimile of 
this switch or have any idea how to build one or have any idea how to modify 
existing switches to get the desired feel that we need? 
The next most difficult switch is the Radar range on the throttle which has a 
rotary potentiometer with a push down function…. 
The other difficult switches are the small four-way switches such as the 
UHF/VHF, CMDS, etc… 
If reasonable switch prices were obtainable, it would be a great service to 
the Viper pit community as it may bring the realistic flight grip and throttle 
for price range that is affordable. 
Please send me private e-mail to inventMD at aol.com if you have a solution for 
me.. 
Thanks, 
John



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