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Century Series Grip - F-4 Phantom Joystick + Many Aircraft

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  • TheSimNet_All.stl
  • TheSimNet_Alternate_HATS.stl
  • TheSimNet_Base_Insert.stl
  • TheSimNet_Grip.stl
  • TheSimNet_HAT_Housing.stl
  • TheSimNet_Nut.stl
  • TheSimNet_Nut_Holder.stl
  • TheSimNet_Parts.stl
  • TheSimNet_Pickle_Button.stl
  • TheSimNet_Pinky_Button.stl
  • TheSimNet_Thumb_Button.stl
  • TheSimNet_Trigger.stl
  • TheSimNet_Trigger_Housing.stl
  • TheSimNet_Trim_HAT.stl
  • TheSimNet_VKB_Insert.stl
  • thesimnet_2020_adapter.stl
  • thesimnet_2020_insert.stl
  • thesimnet_F5_Grip.stl

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Publication date 2023-04-08 at 02:46
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Published to Thingiverse on: 2023-01-04 at 05:23
Design number 1157078

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Update 02/02/23 - Added F-5E Grip + Alternate HAT switches (assembly video to follow)

This is a functional 3D print for a PC Joystick Grip compatible with the Thrustmaster Warthog Base and Virpil Mongoose/WarBRD Base.

Highly accurate replica of the grip used in many "Century Series" aircraft and Helicopters from the F-4 Phantom to the F-5 Tiger to the UH-1 Huey and AH-1 Cobra and many, many more!

Video assembly guide and BOM available below.

I began working on this project a year ago when Heatblur Simulations announced they are working on an F-4 Phantom module in DCS World, a high fidelity combat flight simulator. I scanned a real B-8 grip and built a 3D model in Blender. Over the last year I have printed about 30 grips in different configurations to ensure a model that is easy to print, easy to assemble, and finally, easy to build!

Huge shoutout to Debolestis and JFlyer who inspired me with their projects. You guys rock!

Full BOM below:

2x CD4021 Shift Register
2x 9-Pin 10k Resistor Networks
1x 10k Through Hole Resistor
1x 100nF Through Hole Ceramic Capacitor
1x 5-Pin Mini Din Male Connector
1x ALPS RKJXT1F42001
3x Momentary Push Button Switch AC 250V 2A/120V 5A NO/NC SPDT - 8121SHZGE style button with red caps - 3-Pin
1x 0.5*6*15 0.5mm Wire Diameter, 6mm Width, 15mm Length 304 Steel Spring
1x 0.5*9*15 0.5mm Wire Diameter, 9mm Width, 15mm Length 304 Steel Spring
2x 12x12x7.3 Tact Switch TC-1212T
4x M2x10 Screw DIN7991
5x M2x20 Screw DIN7991
2x M3x40 Screw DIN7991
1x M3x5 Screw DIN7991
3x M3 Nut DIN934

Assorted Dupont Wires -
(Dupont connectors are optional - everything could just be soldered together without them. I personally soldered wires into the PCB, and with the female dupont connector free on the end, and added male dupont connectors to all my buttons - that way the buttons can be "hot swapped" if needed for maintenance or to change out the feel and style)

Debolestis Shift Register 16 PCB
https://oshpark.com/profiles/Debolestis/page/2

More projects are on the way - I am also working on an F-5E Throttle, and other F-4 Phantom (Late) Grips for the F-4E and F-4J. Future files may be put up on cults for a small charge as this does take a lot of my time! Keep in touch with me on social @TheSimNet.

Questions? Email me at questions@thesimnet.com

Edit: Added VKB Gunfighter insert

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