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AuthentiKit Flight Controls - Spitfire MkIX Flight Stick available

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Spit40, Dec 17, 2020.

  1. Spit40

    Spit40 VR Flyer

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    This is a project I've been working on for almost 2 years. The idea of it all is to create a system for 3D printed flight controls in kit form. Key features:
    1. Easy for regular (Ikea wardrobe/airfix) people to assemble without technical skills.
    2. A standard interface and modular approach using RJ45s and network cables so that people can swap in different controls for different aircraft. Just the one BU0836A needed.
    3. A mounting system that's easy to set up and put away for people who don't space for a full rig
    My main motivation is VR where I'm frustrated that stuff isn't in the right place when you put the headset on. My idea is to kick things off by making a set of primary flight controls for a Spitfire MkIX and inspire others to use the same standards so that an end user could see that something was "AuthentiKit Compatible" and know they could just plug it into their AuthentiKit universal hub and that it would be easy to build using familiar assembly methods.

    The first product is now on Thingiverse but Thingiverse is being wierd so the best download as well as the best explanation is on my website https://authentikit.org

    It was reviewed a couple of weeks ago by VR Flight Sim Guy


    I've made a series of assembly videos. Here's the first.
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Awesome project, finalising mine as an Xmas pressie for my father, who I know will love it.

    Can't wait for the companion throttle quadrant, once @Spit40 has enough time for a break, and enough energy for the next project.
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  3. Spit40

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    I'll have to post a piccy of how I ended up mounting a fake table to my motion platform as I designed this for people simming at their desk ! So, sorry guys it will take some adapting for a platform.
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    Final video showing rig arrangement - and a new review



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  5. Dakor

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    Hi, I was wondering if you have any update on that throttle quadrant?

    Where I'm from, the Saitek Logitech throttle is out of stock everywhere, so I figured why not building an authentic throttle myself?
    During my research I found your project and the stick is awesome, very detailed. An authentic throttle quadrant from you, would likely be better than anything I could design myself :D
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    Working on it this very minute. It will come as a single device with the elevator trim which is now 90% done. 2-3 weeks maybe for the throttle.
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    That sounds great, but no hurry - I was so enthusiastic when I found your project, that I only now saw the date from your original post.

    I'm looking forward to it, and that gives me enough time to figure out how I fit this and the stick in my cockpit. It's currently only for racing sims and the wheelbase / its mounting plate keeps getting in the way when I'm testing possible joystick mounting positions. I currently resigned to placing my current stick on my lap... :confused:

    Your idea with the monitor stand is pretty genius, maybe I can work something out with this approach.
    I also really like your idea to integrate a quick release in the stick.

    Thanks!