V-Tek X69 replacement grip for t16000m flightstick hotas

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I designed this stick from scratch taking size and ergonomic ques from the x52. This flight stick has 1 hat with 4 face buttons*, 4 auxiliary buttons are placed above the joystick face and 5 momentary toggle switches above those with two functions each. Combined with a vastly improved trigger design with a true 3 stage trigger and spring assisted pinky trigger and several other ease of access functions. The main faceplate is semi modifiable, with a little time and planning you can re arrange the lay out of tacs 3d model new buttons and cut them from the blank face to have a new button face to your specifications. Like my previous “B8 Style flightstick” this is designed as a printable replacement for the saitek t16000m flight stick, but I plan to also modify the design to support open source gimbles at some point. Because of the additional of all these inputs the stick now requires a auxiliary teensy 2.0( or 2.0++ if you want to forgo using any inputs from the original t16k) to utilize all the inputs that tucks right into the side of the stick. I have not gotten around to mounting it on a t16k but it mounts in the same way as the b8 style stick. If you like the work I've done and want to support the project consider leaving a tip via thingiverse or directly via https://www.paypal.me/vendeta44 also consider joining our discord https://discord.gg/G7jQGGZ in the discord channel you can find all manner of information on this stick design, my previous design or others custom creations and modifications as well as have any of your questions answered. Part List: Misc. M3 screws, nuts, and threaded inserts 6 momentary toggle switches 17 6x6mm tac switches* Small sections of 2mm thick breadboard Misc wiring Teensy 2.0(++) a few 5mm OD 4mm ID springs (easily found inside cheap dollar store click pens) Hotglue / Super glue Equal doses of insanity and determination Printing and assembly. recommended .2mm minimum with 50% infill. see images for suggested printing orientation of all parts. Supports are largely unneeded but can help with a few spots if your particular printer has trouble with bridging. The design uses standard 6x6x5mm tac switches for most of the inputs and 6x6mm tacs with extended caps(sanded down to length) for the triggers. Bread board inserts have to be cut and sanded to fit to hold the tac switches in place for the face buttons and auxiliary inputs. The design accommodates 1mm of spacing behind all the breadboard for wiring, so using 24awg and above wiring is suggested. Wiring channels run down into the teensy compartment from the head and left grip as well as through the rear handle. Threaded inserts are used extensively wherever basically any screw is. The rest of the assembly is rather straight forward so good luck! If you do create this stick or a remix of it, please post a make on thingiverse as such! For those without 3d printers I offer a set of 3d printed parts for $95usd shipped within North America and $105usd shipped to most world wide destinations. (note during these crazy times, all prints will be disinfected before shipment and are produced in a self isolating house with zero connections to any covid-19 infected individuals). Currently I do not offer any services to assemble this project as I do not have the part stock on hand to handle this as such it is offered as a DIY printed kit. Note on CAD: The full fusion 360 cad file is avalible on request, a tip before hand of $10 or more is expected. demonstration of final prototype: https://drive.google.com/open?id=12LiTzWVG1-dMeRcpSF8ywG-xw2MxVENg