Virpil VPC Desk Mount linear rail adapter for MongoosT / WarBRD / Stream Deck

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**Mount your Virpil Throttle and Stick to linear rails so you can slide them along your desk.** This allows you to move your HOTAS aside when you use the computer for other work. When flying your aircraft or spaceship, a spring-loaded locking meachanism holds your HOTAS securely in place. **The files are designed for the VPC Desk Mount V2/V3:** https://virpil-controls.eu/vpc-desk-mount-angled-adapter-mt-50-throttle.html which is compatible with the VPC MongoosT-50 Throttle. An adapter plate for Virpil Flightsticks (VPC WarBRD Base) is included (with and without a mounting option for the 15 button Elgato Stream Deck (MK.1). MongoosT Base untested. **PRINT FILES** * `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Stick_full_assembly.obj` is one fully assembled example mount for one flight stick. This is just one example how the parts fit together. **Do not print this.** I am not sure if all contained objects are the final version. * For one **Throttle mount**, you will need need a full set of `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Throttle_` files plus a full set of `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Chain_` files. * For one **Stick mount**, you will need need a full set of `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Stick_` files plus a full set of `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Chain_` files and either `VPC_Desk_Mount_Stick_Adapter-Plain.obj` (for Stick only) or `VPC_Desk_Mount_Stick_Adapter-Stream-Deck.obj` (for Stick plus 15 button Elgato Stream Deck MK.1) to connect the VPC WarBRD base to the VPC Desk Mount V2/V3. * `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Chain_start.obj` is designed for the **left hand side** while `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Chain_end.obj`is designed for the **right hand side** (sorry). Please mirror appropriately. * `VPC_Desk_Mount_Stick_Adapter-Stream-Deck.obj` is designed for the Stream Deck to be on the **left hand side** of the Flightstick. Please mirror appropriately. **ADDITIONAL HARDWARE** (per Throttle / per Stick) A **VPC WarBRD Base** with Grip (I am using **VPC Constellation ALPHA**-L / ALPHA-R) or a **VPC MongoosT-50CM2 / 50CM3** Throttle, and one **VPC Desk Mount V2/V3**. **For each Mount:** * Table top / countertop: **solid wood** or **butcher block** * Inner roller bearing linear guide: **2x SGR10-1000L** or **2x SGR10-500L** https://www.robotdigg.com/product/867 * Wood Screws: **M3** or equivalent (as long as your table top is thick) I used #6 x 1-in Flat Head screws (which is the upper limit the linear guide will be able to handle) * V Type Ball Bearing Roller with 4 Bearings: **2x SGR10B4** https://www.robotdigg.com/product/867 * Nested Semi Closed Drag Chain: BCZAMD **10X11mm**, Bending radius: **R18**, Length: 1M https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WDVJB8W * Metric screws: 6 x **M2.5, 3mm long** 90 Degree Countersink Flat Head (Laptop) Screw to fasten the drag chain to the `Chain_start` and `Chain_end` parts 8 x **M4 × 0.7 mm, 20 mm long** 90 Degree Countersink Flat Head Screw to connect the Ball Bearing Roller to `Throttle_top` or `Stick_top` part 1x **0.5mmx12mmx30mm** 304 Stainless Steel Compression Spring (uxcell) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076LRMLLL * Super Glue: **Cyanoacrylate ** (and accelerator) - for example Pen Kit Mall MAXI-CURE and INSTA-SET to glue `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Chain_end.obj` to `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Throttle_top.obj` or `VPC_Desk_Mount_Rail_Adapter-Stick_top.obj` (this was the easiest solution) **For each Stick:** * 6x **M5 x 0.8 mm** Hex Nut to connect `Stick_top` part to `Stick_bottom` part * 6x **M5 x 0.8 mm, 65 mm long** 90 Degree Countersink Flat Head Screw to connect `Stick_bottom` part to `Stick_top` part **For each Throttle:** * 6x **M5 x 0.8 mm** Hex Nut to connect `Throttle_top` part to `Throttle_bottom` part * 6x **M5 x 0.8 mm, 30 mm long** 90 Degree Countersink Flat Head Screw to connect `Throttle_bottom` part to `Throttle_top` part **Additionally for the VPC WarBRD Base adapter plate:** * 4x **M5 x 0.8 mm** Hex Nut * 4x **M5 x 0.8 mm, 16 mm long** Socket Head Screw (come with the VPC Desk Mount V2/V3)