Realistic or not, I am in LOVE with this! The brass, The metal, the cotton wrap; all of it. This is just beautiful man. I especially like the brass button on the ring. I have been building these for about 2 months now out of 3d printed parts, but hadn't thought to use my metal working skills. Thanks for the inspiration!.
Thanks very much indeed! I haven't even got a 3D printer (yet!) so it had to be metal. And have been researching all sorts of WWI designs - plenty of natural wood and brass bits there of course. I do have a couple of other designs in my other videos so check those out for some alternative ideas - thanks very much for your comments.
Man, the first DIY joystick video I saw was the one from Tom Stanton with an Arduino, I already have some ESP32s so I looked into how one might use one of them for this, but that most certainly did not seem like it would be possible without understanding vast and complicated USB and what-not libraries. And then I found this inconspicuous video with just a measly amount of views, but it actually contains the one thing that is most useful for building a joystick, easy-to-use electronics! Geez, without finding out about the Leo Bodnar board, I think my chances of actually being able to complete the joystick and collective I aspire to build would certainly be quite low. Thank you so much for these videos!
That is so cool !!! I was waiting more than 1 year for somebody to make video on how to build joystick, I play IL-2 Sturmovik and I'm thinking about similar build too.
Watched the previous part and this. Not too great of a detail was put into the "how to"s in the videos but I think anyone with more than 2 working brain cells could figure out. Anyway, you helped a lot. Been arguing with my wallet whether I should buy a HOTAS flight stick or build my own. Great work! Cheers!
With an Arduino - probably yes. I didn't use an Arduino, but depending on which one you have there are several analogue inputs. With the Leo Bodnar unit I used, yes up to 8 throttles if you want!
How did you make it so that the throttle was at full value on the potentiometer at such a short angle? I know that most potentiometers are 300° for full value
Hi - The potentiometer doesn't use the full length of the track; probably only about a third of it. I just calibrated it within X plane to give max values within the software for the 2 limits of (rather short) travel on the potentiometer. Not ideal, but it works!
Hi Tim, I'm looking to make my own throttle as I want a full hotas setup but don't have enough money for a throttle. I was wondering what kind of software you used?
Hi - I don't use any special software - The Leo Bodnar board has all its own software built in to just plug and play, straight into X Plane, or whichever flightsim software you prefer. Hope that helps - thanks for watching! (I used this board - www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=94&products_id=204 )
Hi Tim, really cool video. I was performing a research and I found this gem. I have many many doubts. I'm working in a project to build a double throttle joystick. I already found your email and I will send you an email later. Thanks in advance.
Realistic or not, I am in LOVE with this! The brass, The metal, the cotton wrap; all of it. This is just beautiful man. I especially like the brass button on the ring. I have been building these for about 2 months now out of 3d printed parts, but hadn't thought to use my metal working skills. Thanks for the inspiration!.
Thanks very much indeed! I haven't even got a 3D printer (yet!) so it had to be metal. And have been researching all sorts of WWI designs - plenty of natural wood and brass bits there of course. I do have a couple of other designs in my other videos so check those out for some alternative ideas - thanks very much for your comments.
Man, the first DIY joystick video I saw was the one from Tom Stanton with an Arduino, I already have some ESP32s so I looked into how one might use one of them for this, but that most certainly did not seem like it would be possible without understanding vast and complicated USB and what-not libraries. And then I found this inconspicuous video with just a measly amount of views, but it actually contains the one thing that is most useful for building a joystick, easy-to-use electronics! Geez, without finding out about the Leo Bodnar board, I think my chances of actually being able to complete the joystick and collective I aspire to build would certainly be quite low.
Thank you so much for these videos!
Great - thanks a lot, glad you found them useful. Yes, the Leo Bodnar unit certainly saves a whole load of bother!!
Awesome! Building one myself as well for months and I also am enjoying it!
Great, thanks! Look forward to seeing it!!
That is so cool !!! I was waiting more than 1 year for somebody to make video on how to build joystick, I play IL-2 Sturmovik and I'm thinking about similar build too.
That's great, thanks Igor! I'm just designing one based on the IL-2 Sturmovik - will upload the video later this month...
@@TimHighamFlightSim cool, i can't wait, greetings from poland sub and like
Sweet build man!
Cant wait for the rudder!
Thanks a lot!
Watched the previous part and this. Not too great of a detail was put into the "how to"s in the videos but I think anyone with more than 2 working brain cells could figure out.
Anyway, you helped a lot. Been arguing with my wallet whether I should buy a HOTAS flight stick or build my own. Great work! Cheers!
Thanks a lot (apologies for late reply) - good luck with the joystick!
Great video.
I have a doubt: what if I want to add 3 extra throttles connected to the arduino? Is this possible?
With an Arduino - probably yes. I didn't use an Arduino, but depending on which one you have there are several analogue inputs. With the Leo Bodnar unit I used, yes up to 8 throttles if you want!
Nice job!
Thanks a lot!
dude that awesome !!
Thanks!!!
How did you make it so that the throttle was at full value on the potentiometer at such a short angle? I know that most potentiometers are 300° for full value
Hi - The potentiometer doesn't use the full length of the track; probably only about a third of it. I just calibrated it within X plane to give max values within the software for the 2 limits of (rather short) travel on the potentiometer. Not ideal, but it works!
Hi Tim, I'm looking to make my own throttle as I want a full hotas setup but don't have enough money for a throttle. I was wondering what kind of software you used?
Hi - I don't use any special software - The Leo Bodnar board has all its own software built in to just plug and play, straight into X Plane, or whichever flightsim software you prefer. Hope that helps - thanks for watching! (I used this board - www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=94&products_id=204 )
@@TimHighamFlightSim thanks
exelente
Thanks a lot!
Hi Tim, really cool video. I was performing a research and I found this gem. I have many many doubts. I'm working in a project to build a double throttle joystick. I already found your email and I will send you an email later. Thanks in advance.
Thanks a lot - I have some more info and bits on the website now so feel free to check it out - thanks!