1. Do not share user accounts! Any account that is shared by another person will be blocked and closed. This means: we will close not only the account that is shared, but also the main account of the user who uses another person's account. We have the ability to detect account sharing, so please do not try to cheat the system. This action will take place on 04/18/2023. Read all forum rules.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. For downloading SimTools plugins you need a Download Package. Get it with virtual coins that you receive for forum activity or Buy Download Package - We have a zero Spam tolerance so read our forum rules first.

    Buy Now a Download Plan!
  3. Do not try to cheat our system and do not post an unnecessary amount of useless posts only to earn credits here. We have a zero spam tolerance policy and this will cause a ban of your user account. Otherwise we wish you a pleasant stay here! Read the forum rules
  4. We have a few rules which you need to read and accept before posting anything here! Following these rules will keep the forum clean and your stay pleasant. Do not follow these rules can lead to permanent exclusion from this website: Read the forum rules.
    Are you a company? Read our company rules
Shared accounts will be removed Plugin Downloads Zero spam policy Forum Rules

Showroom Ejection seat handle

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Turbo Tim, Jan 17, 2022.

Tags:
  1. Turbo Tim

    Turbo Tim Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2021
    Messages:
    38
    Balance:
    159Coins
    Ratings:
    +27 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    Arduino
    Hi guys
    Built this a while back and thought I would share it. While flying in DCS in vr it was impossible to find ctrl and e on the keyboard to eject before bursting into flames. I made an ejection seat handle. Basically a micro switch, arduino board which replicates ctrl and e being pressed 3 times. A spring and the handle made out of a piece of stud bar and garden hose with black tape around it. Its a bit of fun and works a treat.

    Attached Files:

    • Like Like x 4
    • Creative Creative x 3
    Turbo Tim, Jan 17, 2022
    #1
  2. hcee2022

    hcee2022 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2022
    Messages:
    27
    Location:
    Finland
    Balance:
    149Coins
    Ratings:
    +38 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    I've noticed the same difficulty while flying in VR, and built something similar for my motion integrated g-seat.

    Btw, do you get force input from Simtools when punching out? There's currently no feedback if I have to suddenly leave my F-14 (the handle works great though)
    hcee2022, Apr 11, 2022
    #2
  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Messages:
    20,533
    Occupation:
    Innovative tech specialist for NGOs
    Location:
    St Helens, Tasmania, Australia
    Balance:
    145,022Coins
    Ratings:
    +10,776 / 52 / -2
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    A force has to be incorporated into a plugin, does the ejection actually equate to heave in the game, I am presuming in DCS?
    noorbeast, Apr 11, 2022
    #3
  4. hcee2022

    hcee2022 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2022
    Messages:
    27
    Location:
    Finland
    Balance:
    149Coins
    Ratings:
    +38 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    I have to check; this can probably be captured in Tuning center values, if I reset heave to zero and fly level (while motors turned off) before ejecting.

    I'm using the "Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) - Experimental plug-in v0.10" for Simtools.
    hcee2022, Apr 11, 2022
    #4
  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Messages:
    20,533
    Occupation:
    Innovative tech specialist for NGOs
    Location:
    St Helens, Tasmania, Australia
    Balance:
    145,022Coins
    Ratings:
    +10,776 / 52 / -2
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Try to auto capture DCS Tuning Center during eject, or alternatively a small value like 0.5 to see if you can feel it, rather than zero.
    noorbeast, Apr 11, 2022
    #5
  6. 0v3rkill

    0v3rkill Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2022
    Messages:
    46
    Occupation:
    Programmer
    Location:
    Netherlands
    Balance:
    - 259Coins
    Ratings:
    +25 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, Arduino
    would be cool if you could release presured air under your seat as soon as you pull the cord.
    give you a bit of a realism feel to it :D
    • Funny Funny x 1
    0v3rkill, Apr 11, 2022
    #6
  7. hcee2022

    hcee2022 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2022
    Messages:
    27
    Location:
    Finland
    Balance:
    149Coins
    Ratings:
    +38 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    I finally had the chance to test this, and unfortunately the game is sending the telemetry data for the plane, not for the pilot :D

    That means, while parachuting down, I can feel the kaboom when the plane hits the ground. Have to study the export options more to see if it's possible to change that..
    • Informative Informative x 1
    hcee2022, Apr 22, 2022
    #7