[simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...

[dabigboy at cox.net]

Gene, that looks amazing! I need to get me something long those lines (maybe not a 3D printer just yet, but a decent CNC rig at least).

Question: what sort of plastic does this thing use, and can you put different sorts of materials in it? My concern with the grade of plastic used in Saitek or Thrustmaster products, for instance, is that it's too light and brittle.

Matt

---- geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote: 
> 
> So I finally got my Rostock MAX calibrated and tuned in.  Figured I'd give 
> that Spitfire MkV grip another shot.
> 
> http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-1.jpg
> 
> http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-2.jpg
> 
> Did a great job!
> 
> The print job ran for 11 hours.  There's a couple of issues where the 
> printer couldn't handle the extreme overhang in spots, but other than that 
> it's just amazing.
> 
> I also printed the other bearing holder I needed for the F-15 as well as a 
> couple of 5/16" rod ends.  The funny thing about the rod ends - I was 
> looking around on McMaster-Carr to find them.  I needed some threaded for 
> 5/16", but with a 1/4" hole on the end of it.  They didn't stock any, so I 
> printed a set for myself!
> 
> Here's a pic of them before removing them from the machine:
> http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-1.jpg
> http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-2.jpg
> 
> The rod ends are about 4" long.  Turned out PERFECT.
> 
> I'll take pics of everything set up in the F-15 when I get it done.  The 
> rod ends and brackets are for the new stick centering mech.  It's going to 
> work out really well!
> 
> g.
> 
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