Friction Cam with Detent for Virpil WarBRD
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<h2><b>Like if you do. Comment for improvement.</h2></b> Please go to Thing Files and download each part separately.</p><p><p>This modification is part in the joystick add-on series.</p><p> I need a left hand controller with 3 axis to play Star Citizen. And one of the axis must work like a jet fighter throttle. I made a specific cam for Virpil WarBRD joystick so its grip keeps its position when released instead of returning to its centre position. <ul><li> This is how a real flight stick behaves in many aircraft ; there is no centre position: <a href="https://youtu.be/7u90RRJ59TM?t=18"> video</a>. </li><li>This is a feature of very expensive joysticks. Watch 40 seconds of this video. Look closely how the joystick behaves when released: <a href="https://youtu.be/GcmZB5-oGEU?t=347">video</a>. </li><li>Watch in this video how the joystick behaves when released. It's the same principle. <a href="https://youtu.be/uHYEKwBlNgg">video</a>. </p> </li></ul><h2><u><b>Applicability:</u></b></h2><ul><li> Compatible with the Virpil WarBRD joystick base. </li></ul><h2><u><b>Options:</u></b></h2><ul><li> Slider sizes: <ul><li>XXS, XS… XL, XXL → ranked by increasing size/friction. </li><li>Smaller sizes are meant resin printers. </li><li>I guesstimated the larger sizes for filament printers following a feedback I received (thanks!!!). A step file is provided so you can make your own size. </li><li>0 is a just fit and barely provides any friction. It is meant to test dampening materials like silicone grease. </li></ul> </li><li>Hammer detent marks:<ul><li> no detent mark. the movement is uninterrupted. </li><li>1 detent mark in the middle of the axis range. For instance between “forward” and “reverse” on a shifter. </li><li>2 detent marks close to the edges of the axis. For instance in order to activate the afterburner and mark the idle position before shutting off the engine. </li><li>3 detent marks: a combination of the 2 previous options. </li><li>Ask for more if you need.</li></ul> </li></ul><h2><u><b>Print:</u></b></h2><ul><li> Print the mating surfaces facing away from the build plate. (Print the slider sideway.) </li><li>Designed for resin printing. Please share your results if you use a filament printer. </li></ul><h2><u><b>Materials:</u></b></h2><ul><li> 2 of the extension springs that are provided with the joystick. </li><li>if you want a detent mark,<ul> <li>4mm steel ball (I got mine out of a bike ball bearing) </li><li>compression spring (max 3x10mm). Finding such a spring as proven to be a challenge. Alternatively, you can adapt the hole dimensions to your needs or disregard the compression spring completely and stuff a piece of rubber in the hole instead.</li></ul> </li></ul><h2><u><b>Disassembly:</u></b></h2><ol><li> Remove both cams, the spacers and the extension spring. → <a href="https://youtu.be/PZ6_0N7uRKc">Virpil's video on Youtube</a>. </li><li>Remove the ball bearings. </li></ol><h2><u><b>Assembly:</u></b></h2><ol><li> Assemble the 3D-printed hammer and anvil with the 2 extension springs. </li><li>Insert the compression spring and the steel ball in the slider. </li><li>Insert the slider assembly between the hammer and the anvil. </li><li>Install the assembly inside the base in place of the vendor's cams. </li></ol><h2><u><b>Known Issues and Planned Solutions:</u></b></h2><ul><li> It's hard to find the right springs to get the right feeling for the detent marks. To be improved. </li><li>Resin seems to be too soft for the detent marks. To be tested with other materials.<br></ul><b>Use the referral code STAR-TQTV-6RL5 to get 5000UEC when creating a new account for Star Citizen.
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