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DIY Pendular Rudder Pedals

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Historiker, Mar 4, 2019.

  1. T R Para

    T R Para i make stuff up

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    I am sure the output of the hal sensor and a pot produces the same signal. On my pedals I am using hal sensors on the toe brake but one of those pots just like in the above video for the actual rudder pendulum. I could not get the range out of the hal device. You might want to just use pots on the toe brakes as well. I think its just easier.. just not as high tec:)
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    T R Para i make stuff up

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    And yes I am sure that is the same video I saw last year.. As a matter of fact I have used that sketch to convert the old style rudder pedals and yokes to usb.. The old,old style used the Joystick port on computers 20years ago.. They go for cheap on ebay now a days..
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    20200912_163229.jpg These are the L-levers I built. Held together with M3-20mm and M3-30mm bolts.
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    Pedals with 12mm x 28mm x 8mm bearings. Printed PLA on Dremel 3D20 printer. Sliced with Dremel Digilab v1.2.3 Pedals 01.jpg software (CURA).
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    20200922_131859.jpg

    Basic frame made with black anodize 2020 extruded aluminum. Black end corner brackets.

    Vertical pieces are 320mm. Horizontal pieces are 85mm.
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    It looks like you are getting serious about this project !!:)
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    Pedal bolted to L-levers.
    (2) 160mm 12mm x 1.75mm stainless steel Axel bolts.
    (2) 12mm x 10mm nylon spacers.
    (2) 12mm x 1.75mm stainless steel locking nuts.
    (2) 12mm stainless steel washers.
    (2) 12mm x 32mm x 10mm bearings
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    Hi,
    some CNC mill, laser cutting, welder, 3D print

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    The connecting linkage length depends on what hardware you choose.