SimChair mkII (outdated, use MKIII version instead)

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THIS IS VERY (REALLY!) OUTDATED! ONLY PRINT IF YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN'T PRINT WITH PLA! PLEASE USE THE LATEST VERSION FROM GITHUB INSTEAD: https://github.com/hc625ma/simchair_models SOFTWARE: https://github.com/hc625ma/simchair_i2c Visit http://hc625ma.org for latest news and manuals! PLEASE SEARCH FOR SIMCHAIR ON THINGIVERSE, the current version is MKIII visit http://hc625ma.org for latest updates, dev snapshots, simchair software and more This is a 3D printable open-source helicopter control set, that can be built with a minimum of non-printed additional parts (608 bearings, M8 and M3 bolts, nuts, and washers, 20x10mm rectangular aluminum profile, 10x10x5 magnets, SS495A Hall effect sensors, potentiometer, and an Arduino board). For now, it does not include switches and buttons, but you can easily add them yourself to your liking. The goal was to make a customizable parametric set of helicopter controls that is cheap and can be produced as easy as possible, with a minimum of handwork (thus providing better reproducibility). The set of controls can be used as a PC joystick (thanks to great UnoJoy software) or to fly an RC aircraft (you can plug it into the trainer port of your RC transmitter). RC aircraft firmware is still in development now, but I've been able to hover 450-sized helis earlier with a previous version of this control set. Just have to clean the code a bit. I have been flying DCS: UH-1H with it for a month and it seems to work nice enough. It is also lightweight and portable, can be disassembled fast, and takes up little space (thanks to the IKEA GUNDE chair used as a frame). Construction allows high precision with Hall effect sensors, smooth stick travel, and no backlash, thus resulting in very little to no jitter of an axis position cross in game controllers' properties window. You will find STL files, model sources, pictures, assembly instructions, and a bill of materials for each part inside an archive. Have fun and enjoy! -- Update 11.12.2016 Have just tested this thing with DCS UH-1H and Google Cardboard. Guys, this is really awesome! I used a Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Android phone, connected to PC with USB cable (USB modem mode). DCS supports VR stereo view, so you can use Moonlight (Nvidia card required) to stream video to your phone without delay in very good quality. I have also used TriusVR (as a head tracker mainly) and opentrack. I've been able to get 720p without delays right now, but maybe with further tweaking of settings, I would be able to achieve 1080p, which looks much better. But even with 720p, the stereo mode allows you to feel depth and altitude, while scale controls just make the feeling of flying the helicopter complete. You look at the overhead panel and it seems you can reach it with your hand. You look over your shoulder, and your virtual head turns the same way as your real one. Everything in the cabin now has volume. It creates a feeling of actually sitting there. I strongly encourage you guys to try this out! -- Update 18.02.2018 I have noticed that a lot of guys still add this one to "Things to make" or something. This thing is now outdated! No need to use this one if you can print in PLA! Mark III version has been released and is much better in every way. Check it out: cyclic: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2795753 simple collective: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2630031 dual throttle collective with switch panel mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2747131 pedals: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802115 Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: p3steel Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.5mm Infill: 40 to 70% Notes: This was printed with 40% infil mostly, excluding parts that take heavy load like some pedals components, such parts were printed with 70% infill. I have printed this with BestFilament ABS plastic, all parts seem to be rigid enough. Post-Printing