Slider Levers for T16 and TX16S

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These replacement levers are designed specifically for the T16 and TX16S sliders. I wasn't satisfied with the short stock levers when it came to pan and tilt on my FPV planes, so I set out to create longer ones that would give me more control. Andrew Newton's design was a good starting point, but I made some adjustments to make them even better. First, I lengthened the lever to provide more surface area for smoother movements. Then, I added a toggle switch shape to one end of each lever, allowing silicon covers to fit snugly and providing extra grip. To prevent dragging in the radio's case, I reduced the thickness of the levers to match the originals. If you prefer a thicker lever, simply scale it up 1mm in the Z-axis. I also adjusted the angle of the lever to match the stock ones, which was slightly different from Andrew's design. This ensured full travel on both sides of the slider and precise control over pan and tilt movements. With these longer levers, I've found that calibration is a breeze, and I can get even smoother movements. The pictures show the two longer levers next to the stock ones, as well as the longest lever with silicon covers installed in my TX16S, alongside the stock levers still in my T16. Big thanks go out to Andrew for his design, which made it easy for me to mod it into what I needed. Maybe others will find these levers useful too! Note that they are a tight fit on the potentiometers inside the radio. Be careful when removing the stock ones, as you can easily lift the pot from its board. Also, be gentle when pressing the printed ones onto the radio's case. If they're too tight, try scaling them down slightly in X and Y to get a looser fit. Depending on your printer's calibration, you may need to experiment with different settings.