My Saitek throttle quadrant actually has a 'zero position' detent that separates the upper part for forward thrust and the lower part for reverse thrust. But I am converting it into A320 throttles and your solution is brilliantly simple when it comes to dealing with the need to 'lift' the reverser handles in order to be able to engage reverse thrust. Thank so much for sharing your ingenious idea!
You could also use an adhesive putty like Blu Tack to fix the stops on the base instead of screws. I've found it holds very well after a few minutes and allows you to move or remove the stop easily. I use it a lot when I want to fix two objects together but want the option to do it nondestructively.
Thanks Russ, downloaded the files. Got to our public library and they printed these for me for NZ$2.60 and fitted well and works as you demonstrated. thank you for the idea
Thats great, must feel good. as far as that adj detent, thats mandatory for xp11. Esp in vr. Ill deal with slits cut in foam untill theres some decent tq's in stock. Or maybe a trip to the library to see if they can print a set up
Great vid mate! I have been thinking about a controller like that for Train Simulator and those detents may be handy for throttle and breaking stops. Great KISS principle design. Train controller have ridiculous pricing. Regards, Jas. vk4fjgs Rockhampton Queensland Australia
Pierre-François Gomez I’ve been using mine for several months now and they seem to work great. I won’t be manufacturing them but the plans should be available at the URL listed at the end of the video. If not let me know and I will post them someplace else so that you can have them 3-D printed yourself.
as a DIY'er, I'd make it out of plastic sheets and cut the four sides and use crazy glue or an epoxy... but once you've shown this to "the world" some controller Corp or add-on Co. has probably already applied for a patent. It also would be difficult to add a return spring to your idea. I have not decided what type of simulator I want to fly yet, ie, WWII or Commercial... but isn't there also a connecting bar/gate between dual throttles so that you can't accidentally unbalance R/L thrust? you could create some kind of sliding pin/bar to lock your throttles in sync.
Actually most of my designs are stolen and used by Etsy sellers who 3D print and sell. A patent is too expensive to defend for me so that's just the way it is. I wouldn't want the throttles connected since at times like an engine failure you need to use the throttles separately. You can set the sim up to control all engines on a single throttle id you like though.
..simple & still smart :-) ...... I'm using the Saitek TQ for my Flaps, so I, definitely, can use it for better control ....... so if you have any attention to put it in the market, put me on the list
Wow that is really a brilliant and useful invention. Do you make them available for sale to anyone who is interested? Or is this intended just as an idea of something we can do ourselves? Will you release the technical info i.e. dimensions etc? I sure would love to have a set asap.
Can you incorporate some sort of downward force on the 3D printed pseudo reverse unlock levers? Maybe a little pen spring or something that way there is some tactile feel and that way you can feel some force required to lift them over the detent. This is great
Angelo Cosma it is possible but for me the slight weight of the levers provide enough resistance. I also didn’t want to alter the throttle too much. If you do make such a mod let me know how it works (send a picture or video) but I have been happy with mine as is.
Rund ums Fliegen yes but that “detent” is only a Switch that can be programmed as single action. I used to set it to reverse thrust which gave full un-modulated. With the detent X-Plane 11 allows you to divide the pot range to a modulated forward and reverse thrust range. Much more realistic. The switch detent at the bottom of the lever range is still available for a switch assignment if desired
Yeah, ditn't know You can Set a Reverse Thrust range. (Still stuck in FSX, i Just programmed the "Button detent" as "decrease Trust" Standard is F2) XP11 is in fact mutch more realistic.
My Saitek throttle quadrant actually has a 'zero position' detent that separates the upper part for forward thrust and the lower part for reverse thrust. But I am converting it into A320 throttles and your solution is brilliantly simple when it comes to dealing with the need to 'lift' the reverser handles in order to be able to engage reverse thrust. Thank so much for sharing your ingenious idea!
You could also use an adhesive putty like Blu Tack to fix the stops on the base instead of screws. I've found it holds very well after a few minutes and allows you to move or remove the stop easily. I use it a lot when I want to fix two objects together but want the option to do it nondestructively.
Your doing awesome work. I'm planning on studying for a while and simming before getting my pilots license and your video's are a lot of help.
Great video. Very cool. Also, I didn’t know there was a beta reverse. Awesome. Thank you!
Wonderful! What a life; retired airline and now genius simming! Congratulations on living an aviators life to the fullest!
Buy the Throttle &Yoke from Logitech, its the Saitek one relabled, and it hast that detend/reverse catch
No need to cut or drill holes
Awesome idea! It looks like this could be changed to work with flaps as well.
Would be great to see an adaptation of this for turbo props that have a clear beta range (for taxi) and reverse thrust. Great idea and video!
Maybe you could print additional blocks to create a second detent on the throttles.
Thanks Russ, downloaded the files. Got to our public library and they printed these for me for NZ$2.60 and fitted well and works as you demonstrated. thank you for the idea
Hans N file now at www.thingiverse.com/thing:4050701#
Awesome trick. I love this. Very clever. Simple solutions to what could have been an expensive product should you have bought the 700 model.
Hats off to you sir, from across the pond!
Brilliant. I had a set made, what a great idea !! Thanks Russ.
Awesome that you would design this and share the plans. Good karma for you!
One advantage of being retired and not having to worry about where the next dollar is going to come from. Much easier to focus and helping out others.
Thats great, must feel good. as far as that adj detent, thats mandatory for xp11. Esp in vr. Ill deal with slits cut in foam untill theres some decent tq's in stock. Or maybe a trip to the library to see if they can print a set up
Excellent idea, if you could sell this in the $20 or less range I think you could sell the hell out of them.
The made the files and installation instructions available free on the website "www.TheKnobster.com" . Just click the "Saitek Mod" link at the top.
Just one word. OUTSTANDING!
Like number 500😉 I liked the tutorial, i watched this and don’t have any need for it but some will have. Great tutorial 👍
Very inventive, thanks for sharing. As do no own a printer would be interested in finished product. Thanks
Jim Elson the files are here.
www.simwarekits.com/saitek-mod-parts-download.html
You can get them printed pretty cheap at 3D Hubs
www.3dhubs.com/
I found the answer, I need to update to 11.3.. Lookin forward to your Hardware upgrade for the old Saitek..
Russ, Thanks for this. Another great idea from you. Great Videos!
Ingeneniously simple, Russ. Thanks!
Awesome idea! Thx for sharing!
The made the files and installation instructions available free on the website "www.TheKnobster.com" . Just click the "Saitek Mod" link at the top.
You come up with some amazing ideas. I would be interested in the file or purchasing them pre-made.
The made the files and installation instructions available free on the website "www.TheKnobster.com" . Just click the "Saitek Mod" link at the top.
Lee VerBerkmoes file now posted at www.thingiverse.com/thing:4050701#
Great vid mate!
I have been thinking about a controller like that for Train Simulator and those detents may be handy for throttle and breaking stops.
Great KISS principle design.
Train controller have ridiculous pricing.
Regards, Jas.
vk4fjgs
Rockhampton Queensland Australia
Great video.
That is just Simple and Stupid.... in order words, it's Brillant ! I'd definitely buy a set of those, if you go this route
Pierre-François Gomez I’ve been using mine for several months now and they seem to work great. I won’t be manufacturing them but the plans should be available at the URL listed at the end of the video. If not let me know and I will post them someplace else so that you can have them 3-D printed yourself.
as a DIY'er, I'd make it out of plastic sheets and cut the four sides and use crazy glue or an epoxy... but once you've shown this to "the world" some controller Corp or add-on Co. has probably already applied for a patent. It also would be difficult to add a return spring to your idea. I have not decided what type of simulator I want to fly yet, ie, WWII or Commercial... but isn't there also a connecting bar/gate between dual throttles so that you can't accidentally unbalance R/L thrust? you could create some kind of sliding pin/bar to lock your throttles in sync.
Actually most of my designs are stolen and used by Etsy sellers who 3D print and sell. A patent is too expensive to defend for me so that's just the way it is. I wouldn't want the throttles connected since at times like an engine failure you need to use the throttles separately. You can set the sim up to control all engines on a single throttle id you like though.
I think there’s another issue with locking the levers together and that’s, although the levers are equal, the engines may not preform equally
Im buying when you want !!
Lucky all of you whose Quadrant works. Mine has the green light but they are nto recognized in the settings.
clap clap clap, very smart design
Thanks Russ good Information all around.
..simple & still smart :-) ......
I'm using the Saitek TQ for my Flaps, so I, definitely, can use it for better control ....... so if you have any attention to put it in the market, put me on the list
The made the files and installation instructions available free on the website "www.TheKnobster.com" . Just click the "Saitek Mod" link at the top.
Wow that is really a brilliant and useful invention. Do you make them available for sale to anyone who is interested? Or is this intended just as an idea of something we can do ourselves? Will you release the technical info i.e. dimensions etc? I sure would love to have a set asap.
The Sirgen General file is at www.thingiverse.com/thing:4050701#
Can you incorporate some sort of downward force on the 3D printed pseudo reverse unlock levers? Maybe a little pen spring or something that way there is some tactile feel and that way you can feel some force required to lift them over the detent. This is great
Angelo Cosma it is possible but for me the slight weight of the levers provide enough resistance. I also didn’t want to alter the throttle too much. If you do make such a mod let me know how it works (send a picture or video) but I have been happy with mine as is.
Thank you very much for sharing ....
Very cool idea.
Hey I don’t have a 3D printer could I buy it from you please?
Outstanding!
genius ! will do this asap !
amazing idea. MAKE THEM AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a great idea.
Great idea.
Really nice!!
Brilliant!
Excellent Hardware Add on Russ. I have the Saitek Throttles but no 'Edit response Curve" . Is this a x plane 11.3 version? I am using 11.62r2. Thanks
Yes that was an addition to XP in v. 11.30 now in beta and available if you launch the installer and check the "install betas" checkbox.
Genius!
WOW!!!!! Great!!!
Excellent job!!!
I would like to print it, can you share file to print?
The made the files and installation instructions available free on the website "www.TheKnobster.com" . Just click the "Saitek Mod" link at the top.
Avolar Virtual file now at www.thingiverse.com/thing:4050701#
Is there any way you could print me off a set for my saitek throttle. This is an amazing item but I do not have a 3d printer available to me....
Love the idea, but can’t find the files and installation instructions on the theknobster web site.
Normand Bedard the link is in the video description. www.thingiverse.com/thing:4050701#
where can i get one more of those black tops for it?
What do you mean Black Top?
Russ Barlow the Black one on top of the left stick
@Russ Barlow do you think it would be possible to upgrade the pots in the saitek tq?
To be honest I haven't opened my saitek throttles but they are mostly plastic so it may be risky. Let me know if you do since the pots are crap.
@@rbarlow Roger that. I may just attempt to make my own tq with an arduino
Cool
The files can be downloaded here: siminnovations.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2538&p=21339#p21339
also can downloaded at www.thingiverse.com/thing:4050701#
can you sell the stops?
yes, please make the design available
The made the files and installation instructions available free on the website "www.TheKnobster.com" . Just click the "Saitek Mod" link at the top.
Juan Villa file now at www.thingiverse.com/thing:4050701#
Am i dumb? Arent They got detents from factory? At least my ones do.
Rund ums Fliegen yes but that “detent” is only a Switch that can be programmed as single action. I used to set it to reverse thrust which gave full un-modulated. With the detent X-Plane 11 allows you to divide the pot range to a modulated forward and reverse thrust range. Much more realistic. The switch detent at the bottom of the lever range is still available for a switch assignment if desired
Yeah, ditn't know You can Set a Reverse Thrust range. (Still stuck in FSX, i Just programmed the "Button detent" as "decrease Trust" Standard is F2) XP11 is in fact mutch more realistic.
Can you do this in fsx
Thanks for sharing this! Do you have the .stl files available?
Rocky Gregory see
www.simwarekits.com/saitek-mod-parts-download.html
@@rbarlow link not working
Rocky Gregory file now at www.thingiverse.com/thing:4050701#
Is it really needed????
Only if you want to have reverse thrust that can be modulated and not just full reverse or no reverse. As a pilot this is far more realistic.
Great idea!