AG Thumb Sticks (Taranis/Spektrum)

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The stock sticks on my DX8 and Taranis don't cut it for me because they're too thin, failing to grip my thumb and index finger. There are two types of pilots: those who use their thumbs (thumbers) and those who use a pinching motion with both thumbs and index fingers (pinchers). I've been both, but the stock sticks aren't helping either style. It's clear there's room for improvement. The AG Thumb Sticks grip your thumb and let your index finger roll smoothly in the groove. Once you try them, you'll be able to cut your race lap times faster than before. I highly recommend upgrading from your original sticks. I've personally tested these sticks on my Taranis, DX8, and DX9. For those interested in my design, a free version is always available here... If you want to contribute back to the design, you can visit Pinshape at https://pinshape.com/items/15504-3d-printed-ag-thumb-sticks-taranisspektrum To learn more about how I designed these thumb sticks, check out this article: http://anthonykwon.com/2015/12/18/custom-stix/ You can choose between the plain AG Thumb Stick_noLOGO or the AG Thumb Stick_withLOGO. The plain version feels smoother on the fingertip, but the LOGO version provides better grip. I personally use both versions depending on my needs. I used the plain stick for my left (throttle) stick and the LOGO stick for my right (cyclic) stick because that's what works best for me. Some users have asked for a shorter version of the thumb sticks, so I've uploaded another STL file called "AG Thumb Stick_shortversion". It's good for pilots who prefer a longer throw, as the original version gives less sensitive movement and the short one is more agile. However, I prefer to use the full range of stick movement quickly and with ease when flying FPV, which is why I prefer the original length of AG Thumb Sticks. One situation where the shorter version excels is in thumb-only helicopter flying. The short sticks work much better for this type of flying compared to using longer ones. Update: A new updated bottom collar (V2) has now been uploaded to fix a problem with V1 causing a binding issue on some radios, where the collar would rub on the radio housing.