Sometimes I cant wrap my mind around a simple switch box, and then I see your vids and go, wow, I dont need to buy anthing else, I can 3D print almost all I need!
Hi Dave, You can print most of the items, and with a little bit of time and care, create something cool. Hopefully the next version will be even better! Thank you for the kind words, Karl
Wish I found a channel that was as dedicated as yours to airbus
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Your happy attitude makes me smile. This seems this hobby and making those videos make you genuine happy. Great motivation to get my live in order so i can be happy like you doing what i like.
I just got a 3D printer to start building small pieces to start with. Watching your videos has inspired me and as a result has given me confidence that I need to know i can do something like this too!
You and me both! Been prototyping for two weeks now. You should see the plastic rejects! But the idea has worked perfectly! Simple and effective! you will not be able to 3d print as its just too big (real size) but my cnc will create it easily.
@@helimech8152 Quick question. If we print out the v3, would it be possible to convert or use it as motorized as well with the least amount of revision?
This looks fantastic, I purchased the files and it get's even more fantastic: I get not only the sta files, i also get the fusion 360 files, parts list and assembly instructions. Great job and a big THANK YOU.
This is pure genius as well. I tried to order a saitek throttle quadrant and they're backordered for 2 weeks. Even for such a simple throttle. This is nice that you've made it's own housing. Since I don't have a 3d printer I may have to have a 3d printing service try to print all of these parts for me.
Hi Justin, Great to hear! I bet throttles and Yokes are selling like mad with the release of MSFS2020. I hope you can find a cheap printing service! Kind Regards karl
I think it would look super cool to do a "faux finish" with several layers of paint. 1. light sand (surface prep) on the parts to be painted, avoiding any areas with bump-lettering. 2. apply a filler of some sort. let dry. sand. Probably using some kind of paint as a filler would be best. I would think brushing it on would be better than spraying. 3. sand, and then hand brush on a "base". 4. sand and then paint a bit of "chrome" (metal/steel) 5. add a bit of drybrush technique with black as an accent, to look like the oxidization of the metal. This is something that is commonly done in the movie prop industry. 6. On the white parts, I think a hand paint and then sand filler coat or two, and a white krylon spray paint final surface would add a lot of shine to the white knob parts. I think your 737-v3 throttle looks amazing.
Hello Warren, As cool as this throttle was as the time. It was based around the Saitek Throttle unit. This had its flaws from the start and they were carried over to this one. The new MTU v5 changes all that and produces a unit that is awesome in manual mode and auto. However, your advice is awesome and greatly appreciated. I will add this to the website under hints for the unit. thank you. Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 If you were going to buy something, is there anything off the shelf under $2K that gets "close enough" to really learn the 737 style throttle controls?
LOL! The length is not usually a problem, But people get very bored watching the videos as its very interesting to see which parts are watched and which are skipped! But as its usually a build guide, i have to keep it all in. Otherwise my email box fills up with hundreds of questions on how to do it!
The quality of your 3D printing seems absolutely amazing, especially compared to usual amateur fare you see everywhere. Would you care to share some tips as to techniques and materials used to achieve such great results?
Hi Kenneth, I did just that in one of my blogs as my printing quality has greatly improved from this video. You can read my current print solutions here: www.737diysim.com/post/ender-3-0-4mm-nozzle-my-best-settings-yet Kind Regards Karl
I've just bought a 3d printer just to be able to print this beauty! But an in-depth installation tutorial would be very nice for a motorized one at least!
Complimenti per il fantastico lavoro , Ho appena comprato una stampante 3d LONGER LK4 PRO, e anche comprato la tua versione 737 throttle v3.1. Appena arriva la stampante il giovedi provo a realizzare questo ottimo lavoro. Sono AZIZ Moroccan e vivo in ITALY.
@@helimech8152 Sto andando bene quasi a metta strada di stampare le 3D. Come ti avevo scritto ho comprato una scheda ARDUINO MICRO PRO. Tra tuoi documenti c'è solo la schema di collegamento con LEOBODNAR .E' mi piacerebbe un tutorial o una schematic di collegamento dei fili con ARDUINO. per la programmazione ne ho visto tanti tutorial......ma uno
What a nice treat for a Friday. I also ran out of the same color gray PLA on my final part. Can’t wait until it arrives so I can print the body and get to building! Nice work and thank you.
Just note - although I am just learning this - LeoB boards are 12k native at least while Arduino ones are just 10k. Thus resolution on axis on LeoB is 4-times (or more if they are i.e. 14 or 16k) higher than those on Arduino unless some supplement board like ADS1015/1115 is used - which increase price tag when several axes are required. Of course price depends on source of the boards: LeoB has one provider, Arduino comes from many manufacturers
Hi Raymond Beck, Thank you for the great comment and let me know how it goes. I'm starting to see a few photos of some peoples prints, but want to see how they turn out on other peoples printers and how they finish them. Kind Regards Karl
Fantastic job, thank you for that, Karl! Downloaded and have been printing ever since. A wiring diagram for the Arduino Micro Pro would be very useful. As you said, it's much cheaper and easier to get for us outside the UK.
Hello Ghetu, its coming, but im still learning and there are actually several different ways to connect it. There are also different versions with different amounts of pins and the order changes as does the assignment order. I will make a video as all the ones i have found have led me to a few headaches! Kind Regards Karl
you are super man. project is fantastic and all your work and method of explaining is super. good work keep it up and make more video about flight simulator for those people which can not affored from different making sellers
Stunning and once again, thanks! Can't wait for the motorised version. Planning to McGuyver my Phidgets InterfaceKit 8/8/8 and motor controller into this v3 in the interim :) You add value to the hobby!
@@helimech8152 Will definitely do. Been prototyping it. Have all the mechanics working now with ProSim. Pulled out the Phidget cards from a legacy system. Will do the motorised version with the Arduino Micro Pro and Uno. Keep well.
Amazing work! Let the production line start. Wish I had your skills and tools. ;-) As you may know, I'm very interested in your 3 tv setup. Especially mounting them. So looking forward already to that video. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Hi HaJee Es, That video is also coming, had to wait for the 4K cables to arrive as they needed to be 6m long. They are now installed and P3d looks better, but MSFS2020 is gorgeous! Kind regards Karl
@@helimech8152 Thanks Karl, take it easy with the videos. ;-) So the cables were the cause of the somewhat disappointing picture quality? Glad it improved. Yesterday I received my first 65" tv and was up till early in the morning becasue of the amazing graphics in MSFS2020. :D Indeed gorgeous and great to explore the world, even though some home airliner cockpitbuilders do not understand why the outside world is of importance to some... Well, to me it is. I even fly low level in the 737 at times. :p
@@helimech8152 awww so it’s unique requests? Darn it. I’m thinking I can still reuse the little pot/friction assembly from the 737 throttle. We shall see.
Hello FlightSimMaker, This is a much better version. Pleased with the final product, and hopefully by the time you have finished 3 printing, i will have released the trim wheels. Kind Regards and good luck with the build Karl
Hello, using encoders would stop any damage. however i am now finding the weight of the trim wheels break the pot or encoder. Another MOD on its way. Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 well, you could try to use a metal rod inside a metal tube as a rotating axis, and you could transfer that rotation to your encoder with a cog.
Heli you are a great "handyman" and you make us dream .. Without wanting to pretend to imitate you, I take a lot of inspiration from your superb achievements. I have a question: can you tell me your supply of square push button with lighting (small green line inside) that you use in your button box. thank you and again Congratulations ... Didier
Hi I think you mean the KD22 switches? When I started this project they were not that popular, but shopping from Ali express is so much cheaper. They come in all colours and leds. I prefer the green led in a black casing, but whatever suits your need. You can get both latching and non latching types.
Hi, thank you and totally agree. Unfortunately this was by set by the size of the electrical components and my lack of skill to get around the problem at the time. I will correct this in my motorised version in the new year, Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 Hey Karl thanks a lot again for your efforts. I'll be looking into your product range as soon as my ender 3 v2 is delivered. So excited !
Just found your video, looks amazing, you must have incredible Patience to print all these parts and not try to assemble as you go... Really great video
@@helimech8152 but I guess you planned that already but I guess you need to redo everything to do the servo, like a version 4. But one Thing i can't get my brain around. I would really like to use the Mega, Uno, Micro, but it seems like mobiflight only support mega.
@@helimech8152 now i haven taken your advice and starting to work with fusion 360 - and as you Said it took you 6 months to get the hang of it. I managed to create My 7 segment led in 3,4 and 5 digits for My MCP and some Max7219cng in serial. I can tell you your videos are really valuable.
Since the Max 7219 can support 8 digits and the mcp have only 3x3 digits and 3x5 digits you only need 3 Max7219 in a chain and hence 3 dp in the arduino board.
Having issues printing larger brackets. The dreaded curl. Im sure it is me because Im new to printing. Making progress as I experiment in how I print. Just a learning curve. Still having a good time.
Hello Ramond, The first bracket i had the same issue, switch from skirt to brim in the adhesion properties and slowed the print down. This has worked for me on all the prints so far. Good Luck! Kind Regards Karl.
Hello Lee Ho BC, it takes so long to create something from nothing, especially when its not in front of you. The 757/767 is proving quite the mission. Ill certainly try, but not for a while! I dont want to bore everyone with just throttles!
Hi Gary, It's coming! The sim is actually working, but the controls are awful. My throttle have failed and the yoke has no feel. Im trying to ruch to get them sorted as we speak! Bear with me and ill do my best. Kind Regards Karl
Sorry to hear that, V3 was supposed to be a fun DIY project. Spending 500 is a lot of money for anyone. This v3 design is now dated and you can see the massive difference in V5. However,, I also used premium parts to build V5 which were not cheap. Good luck! Karl
I love the fact that everything is modular, so if one component goes bad the whole thing is not dead in the water. Very good work, interested in seeing other products. Will You’ll be making them to sell?
Hi Wayne, not while I'm out here in Brunei. The post at the moment is very unreliable. When we return to the Uk, Big things are planned in my head at least!
Hey Carl! Just discovered your channel and subscribed immediately to it 😊 You are doing a fantastic job! Keep on!!! I wanted to ask if you are intending to do a trim wheel for the Cessna sometime in the future (without servo motor for the indicator)? Bests from Austria!
Hello Ivan, Great to hear from you, I can try to do a tri m wheel but will need pictures and how you want to operate it. Eg potentiometer or encoder. Drop me a line on the website chat window. Kind Regard Karl
Hi SG, I live in Brunei, where I rely on the Bfpo mail service. This is currently very unreliable and the average postal time of 3 months right now. I cant even get parts in like PLA let alone sell products out here. However, i know that i have given several people authorisation to build and sell these. Im sure you will see these soon on various sites. Kind Regards Karl.
Thanks. What's the minimum size volume for the 3d printer? FYI the space between the two throttles seem more than the real one. I can do some measurements if you wish.
Hello Johannes, I'm using both the Ender 3 Pro & Ender 3 V2. both excellent machines. The v2 wins by better design. but both are capable. Kind Regards Karl
Hi Braxton, I have stopped using links. They go out of date or stop working to quickly and i can not keep up with changing them due to the shear amount on the website. So know i have learned just to start the part or part number and let people do there own research. I find eBay the best place for screws. The Links i do have, are on the website under getting started/parts. Kind Regards Karl.
Hi Karl. This design is amazing and I am literally on the verge of purchasing - my only concern is the reverse thrust - how do you achieve this using a pot when the reversers are activated in FS by a keystroke, not a joystick axis? Thanks.
Hi John, I use prosim, which allows the use of different devices to allow control. This means this throttle may not work for you. Sorry. Thank for watching. Kind Regards Karl
Wow just amazing, just wish I knew where to start, when you mentioned the Arduino micro boards,’ just upload a sketch’, what does this mean. I’ve not yet purchased a 3D printer, looking for recommendations. Advice too on an easy to learn CAD program would be great. Other thing you add loads of bits n pieces, screws, springs, pots etc do you have a source or shopping list for these. Do you make the 3D printer files available for download, cost? So loving the throttle, fan dabby dozey.....💥
Hello and thank you! All the parts, build guide etc can be found on the website. As for the sketch, that's an Arduino programme that is copied to the Arduino micro to make it replicate a joystick card rather than a Arduino interface card. They are cheap and very versatile. Good Luck Karl
Hi Guy, Yes and many people have already. Hopefully I will get around to that update when things settle down. But right now, i need to get going on the new motorised throttle unit. Kind Regards Karl
Hello Again, The Screw holes are all 0.2mm smaller than the screw, So they self tap. They work great the first time, but do have issues if you repeatabily remove and insert the screws
HI wv838, Great to hear from you and thank you for the kind words. This was created on the Ender 3 Pro using default settings. I have produced parts on the ender 3 pro using a 0.1mm layer height, and they turned out the best parts i have produced yet. But as im not intending to used this unit, it was the standard 0.2mm layer height. Kind Regards Karl.
Hy, nice video and nice explain for how to do it. I really appreciate it. First I need your advice to buy I printer, and in second can you made one video for A320 Fcu? You not really have to do it just explain what I have to utilise and yes, how and we’re find thinks for do it. Thanks
Hello, My printers of choice are the Ender 3 Pro if you are on a budget or the CR10 v3 if you have a little more to spend. The Cr10 is better because of the increased build plate size. Both printers produce good looking prints.
Hi, is it possible you included the wrong parking brake LED in your parts list as I ordered using the ebay link it provided but it doesn't fit at all. The LED is even wider than the part it's supposed to fit in to. Otherwise great project!
Hi ! I'm new to this 'making your my controls' so I'm a little confused ... should I do like I think you and 1) CODE some Arduinos OR 2) Should I use some SW like MobiFlight to do the trick ? No matter what I choose for the 'electronic part' I shall make the mechanical too, but that's no problem for me at all. What would you advice me to do and WHY ?
Hello I would use mobiflight, Its already setup, Its easy and you dont have to worry about inferacing the your own personal sketch with MSFS2020. It has also taken MF over 5 years to get to the standard that it is now! Keep it simple, and go for MF.
Nice Job, congratulation :-) and what about de Flaps, you don't mention it. I try to use an arduino Mega with Mobiflight and the command I used is When testing the flap-working with a free potentiometer, it appears that you need the entire track (280°) to move the Flap-leaver from 1 to 40 (over 9 steps). When this potentiometer is mounted in the throttle base, it only describes about a quarter (90°) of the full path (280°), which is insufficient. How can you solve this please?
@Heli Mech First of all, I'm deeply impressed of your videos. Now, I've several questions to you: 1.) Are you an electronic in profession - or, let me say/ask - is electronics your profession - meaning: Is your bread winning job in electronics or is it just a hobby of you (since your youth/childhood, for example)? - OR/AND: Do you've an education in electronics/mechatronics? 2.) Could you please put your videos on TH-cam in playlists - sorted by "plane hardware", etc. (e. g.: concerning 737: extra playlist "737", 767 --> playlist "767", etc.)? Do you know what I mean? 'Cause it wonna easier finding - capturing ideas. 😉😊 3.) I already watched your videos concerning the 737 throttle quadrant (THIS video & modifiing the Saitek throttle-QR & adding flap- & spoilers leaver, etc. - videos before: "mod 1 & mod 2") and you're showing/talking about a config software in those videos, where you're showing how appliing the switches, leavers, etc.: How is the software called or are you using an Audrino (with "included" config software for that) or what? Thanks for your answer in advance & Kind Regards, Andreas. 😊
Hello! I think most of your first question can be answered here: www.737diysim.com/about That's a great idea about the playlist and will add that to my todo list to get sorted! Thank you. As for the software, i use Mobiflight, Prosim & FSUIPC. Prosim is expensive but the best out there for the 737/a320. However, a lot of people opt for PMDG737 instead. Great to hear from you and thank you for raking the time to comment. Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 1.) concerning: "[...] a lot of people opt for PMDG737 instead." --> What do you mean with the word "opt" (in this consense)? 2.) As you signated Karl with "K": Do you can speak/write/read German and/or is it your mother tongue? 😊 If yes, I'm Austrian, so my mother tongue is German, too. 😉😊 ... & 3.) Where is your video with the MOTORIZED throttle? I can't find it, so please send me the link. 😊 Belonging playlist:Thanks, that you seeing it the same way. 😊 K. R. Andreas.
Hi Karl I have a quick question. You suggested the Nano board. Do you have a wiring dim for the Nano? I'm a real newbie and just getting into the electronics. Still pushing along and getting bits and pieces shipped in and built. 3d printing is the slow part. Keep up the great work and thanks for lighting the fire under so many of us to get into this wonderful hobby. Ray
Hello Raymond, I currently do not have a wiring diagram for the micro yet. I only used for for an evening to test it. However the rout i used is to download MMJOY. This is the interface software for the card. I Then hooked a pot to the board. Left pin goes 5v, right pin goes to GND, centre pin goes to any pin labelled A0 to A6. Select the pin in the software, which isn't called A0 but PF1 i think! Then i got it to work flawlessly. I will update the website with more info when i get the chance! Kind Regards Karl
can a total newbie like me, well, I can read, I can soldering, I can 3D print, but I dont know much about eletronics and programming, would I be able to assamble and config this throttle? I want get rid my saitek so so so much! thank you for this project and time showing us, is it already available to buy (project) in the website? Cheers from Brazil!
Hi Victor, Great to hear from you in Brazil! I think this is one of my simpler projects. Electronics are simple. If you do attempt this, please let me know how you got on and the difficulty level. Of course 'im always at the end of the phone (watsapp) if you need help. Kind Regards Karl.
This is awesome, and the only reason I havent built it yet is my printer just isnt tuned for PLA, and I dont even have any on hand. I do have tons of ABS but I'm terrified of all those huge flat parts :D Anyway, if I buy the cad files, do you specify the part numbers for the various pots, switches, etc you've tested with?
Hello A Guy, I have never printed in ABS yet, i was thinking of trying the 757/767 in that. But i'm guessing from your statement, large flat pieces are prone to warping? The PDF attached documents the parts individually and the links i used. The problem i find with links is they change too quickly. I'm finding it earlier to to tell people the part numbers and they carry out there own searches. Just be careful on some of the components, like the HQ Pots, they range from 2USD upto 23USD. I have only ever used the 2USD ones, I'm guessing there copies of the real units, but seem to work fine. Kind Regards Karl.
Hi Aleu, not at the moment, I want to design the real unit next. But perhaps in the future. I will add it to the build wish list behind me! Kind Regards Karl
Karl, thank you for great video! As I understand, you plan to create levers with auto throttle function? Well, looking forward... Karl, is the scale of your levers the same as original 737 levers? Or your levers smaller?
Hello From a very late Brunei! The levers are as real as i can make them without actual units in my hand. People have complained they should be 60mm wide while mine are 62mm wide. This doesn't bother me, but for the true 737 addicts, this is a sin! If you need real dimensions, try asking around on forums or head over to a aviation scrap merchant. For me, these units are exactly what will be used in all iterations from this point forward. Kind Regards Karl.
Thanks a lot, nice, very nice work.. Does the LED of the Parking Brake also work with the BU0836A? If I use an arduino Micro / Leonardo (ATmega 32u4 instead of ATmega328), then I also have an USB controller that recognizes MSFS directly. I can use buttons and potentiometers via FSUIPC7, no problem, but a LED? Is it possible to control this LED with FSUIPC7 ?? Hopefully an answer will be appreciated, thank you in advance.
Thank you, LEDs don't work with the Leobodnar, and you need an arduino too. Or in fact the Arduino is now capable of reading analogue joystick axis thanks to a mobiflight update. And yes, you can easily control the LED with FSUIPC or direct MSFS events within mobiflight.
Hello, i believe you cannot utilize an arduino pro micro for this build. Because it only supports 4 analog pins. and there you have 6 axis total ( Throttle 1 & 2 , Reverser 1 & 2, Flaps, Speed brake). Please correct me if im wrong ?
Hello Solomon, You can use an Arduino Pro, but will require two in basic config. You can use one with shift registers/multiplexors as stated by MMJOY2. However, there is also Arduino Leonardo which I have successfully tested upto 6. If you want complete ease and 8 axis, Leobodnar is the way ahead, but at the expense of cost.
Sometimes I cant wrap my mind around a simple switch box, and then I see your vids and go, wow, I dont need to buy anthing else, I can 3D print almost all I need!
Hi Dave, You can print most of the items, and with a little bit of time and care, create something cool. Hopefully the next version will be even better! Thank you for the kind words, Karl
I'm just so insanely impressed with the work you are doing.
Hello and thank you! Kind Regards Karl
Wish I found a channel that was as dedicated as yours to airbus
Your happy attitude makes me smile. This seems this hobby and making those videos make you genuine happy.
Great motivation to get my live in order so i can be happy like you doing what i like.
Thank you, it always puts a smile on my face seeing a design to come to life.
I just got a 3D printer to start building small pieces to start with. Watching your videos has inspired me and as a result has given me confidence that I need to know i can do something like this too!
Hi Dave, That is awesome! and exactly the idea behind the website and videos! Kind Regards Karl
I'm waiting for version 4 which will be fully motorized automatically !
:-)
What a fantastic job ! Well done !!!
You and me both! Been prototyping for two weeks now. You should see the plastic rejects! But the idea has worked perfectly! Simple and effective! you will not be able to 3d print as its just too big (real size) but my cnc will create it easily.
@@helimech8152 Quick question. If we print out the v3, would it be possible to convert or use it as motorized as well with the least amount of revision?
This looks fantastic, I purchased the files and it get's even more fantastic: I get not only the sta files, i also get the fusion 360 files, parts list and assembly instructions. Great job and a big THANK YOU.
Thank you for the kind words! Kind Regards Karl
This is pure genius as well. I tried to order a saitek throttle quadrant and they're backordered for 2 weeks. Even for such a simple throttle. This is nice that you've made it's own housing. Since I don't have a 3d printer I may have to have a 3d printing service try to print all of these parts for me.
Hi Justin, Great to hear! I bet throttles and Yokes are selling like mad with the release of MSFS2020. I hope you can find a cheap printing service! Kind Regards karl
Lotsa detail Sir............very authentic for the flight sim, thank you
Hi Blair, thank you!
@@helimech8152 your welcome Karl, really your work is amazing
WOW! All the time, effort for a Gorgeous end result! The smiles are very positive as well! BRAVO! 🤩
I think it would look super cool to do a "faux finish" with several layers of paint.
1. light sand (surface prep) on the parts to be painted, avoiding any areas with bump-lettering.
2. apply a filler of some sort. let dry. sand. Probably using some kind of paint as a filler would be best. I would think brushing it on would be better than spraying.
3. sand, and then hand brush on a "base".
4. sand and then paint a bit of "chrome" (metal/steel)
5. add a bit of drybrush technique with black as an accent, to look like the oxidization of the metal. This is something that is commonly done in the movie prop industry.
6. On the white parts, I think a hand paint and then sand filler coat or two, and a white krylon spray paint final surface would add a lot of shine to the white knob parts.
I think your 737-v3 throttle looks amazing.
Hello Warren, As cool as this throttle was as the time. It was based around the Saitek Throttle unit. This had its flaws from the start and they were carried over to this one. The new MTU v5 changes all that and produces a unit that is awesome in manual mode and auto. However, your advice is awesome and greatly appreciated. I will add this to the website under hints for the unit. thank you. Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 If you were going to buy something, is there anything off the shelf under $2K that gets "close enough" to really learn the 737 style throttle controls?
cant wait for the motorized one. Please make an hour long video for that one !
LOL! The length is not usually a problem, But people get very bored watching the videos as its very interesting to see which parts are watched and which are skipped! But as its usually a build guide, i have to keep it all in. Otherwise my email box fills up with hundreds of questions on how to do it!
Bravo! What a beautiful job! Merci Monsieur.
Thank you!
The quality of your 3D printing seems absolutely amazing, especially compared to usual amateur fare you see everywhere. Would you care to share some tips as to techniques and materials used to achieve such great results?
Hi Kenneth, I did just that in one of my blogs as my printing quality has greatly improved from this video. You can read my current print solutions here: www.737diysim.com/post/ender-3-0-4mm-nozzle-my-best-settings-yet
Kind Regards Karl
Thank you for the video
Hello Carlo, Thank you for taking the time to comment!
This man is amazing at designing
Well what can I say ......... ,Karl your a bloody genius another work of art !
Thanks Mick, This has been a great design to share.
This Man is going to trash all those high fees for level D simming!
Haha, this was a good first try, but the new MTU beats it hands down.
OMG Thank you man. This video really helps.
Just the one word....AMAZING 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Aaaah, long day at work and coming home to find a new video has been released... I'll just go and grab a fresh brew and sit down and enjoy!
Hi Danno, i hope you enjoy!
@@helimech8152 I did. First part is being printed as we speak.
I've just bought a 3d printer just to be able to print this beauty! But an in-depth installation tutorial would be very nice for a motorized one at least!
Coming soon! well, new year hopefully. I just need to get these dual controls sorted. Merry Christmas Karl
@@helimech8152 so which parts do you think that will be replaced?
Complimenti per il fantastico lavoro , Ho appena comprato una stampante 3d LONGER LK4 PRO, e anche comprato la tua versione 737 throttle v3.1. Appena arriva la stampante il giovedi provo a realizzare questo ottimo lavoro.
Sono AZIZ Moroccan e vivo in ITALY.
Ciao Aziz dall'Italia, sono felice di sentirti e non vedo l'ora di sentire come è andata la tua build! Cordiali saluti Karl
@@helimech8152 Sto andando bene quasi a metta strada di stampare le 3D. Come ti avevo scritto ho comprato una scheda ARDUINO MICRO PRO. Tra tuoi documenti c'è solo la schema di collegamento con LEOBODNAR .E' mi piacerebbe un tutorial o una schematic di collegamento dei fili con ARDUINO. per la programmazione ne ho visto tanti tutorial......ma uno
Great build, I also love the thought of the trim wheels. Amazing. Thank you for all your hard work and videos.
Hi Declan, Thank you very much! Im current;y just printing the trim wheels now to see how they look.
Very impressive design and build!
Hi Bill, Thank you very much!
Nice job. Congratulations
Thank you! Cheers!
This is exactly what I've been looking for
What a nice treat for a Friday. I also ran out of the same color gray PLA on my final part. Can’t wait until it arrives so I can print the body and get to building!
Nice work and thank you.
Hi Kalease, all my ordered PLA just arrived, which means i can proceed with further prototyping. Especially for the motorised throttle.
Amazing! Just bought and downloaded. I'll try to print as soon as I can. Congratulations for the job and sharing. Thanks a lot!
Hi Fmloyola, I hope it goes well and good luck!
Just note - although I am just learning this - LeoB boards are 12k native at least while Arduino ones are just 10k. Thus resolution on axis on LeoB is 4-times (or more if they are i.e. 14 or 16k) higher than those on Arduino unless some supplement board like ADS1015/1115 is used - which increase price tag when several axes are required. Of course price depends on source of the boards: LeoB has one provider, Arduino comes from many manufacturers
Thank you for the advice and knowledge. I will add this to the website for others to read! Awesome stuff! Kind Regards Karl
Thanks for all your hard work Karl!
Hi Dale, Thank you for all the support! Kind Regards Karl
Wow absolutely amazing
Thank you so much!
down loaded / bought 3d plans. Have been printing ever since. Great site and following as fast as I can. Fantastic. Thank you.
Hi Raymond Beck, Thank you for the great comment and let me know how it goes. I'm starting to see a few photos of some peoples prints, but want to see how they turn out on other peoples printers and how they finish them. Kind Regards Karl
Thanks for hint with the Arduibo Micro. I ordered 3 pieces. Great job.
Finally, really forward for this. You made me all exited.
Thank you!
Love all the vid's Karl, I learn so much from them. Thanks for posting them m8
Hi Defender3030, Glad you like them! and thank you for taking the time to say so. Kind Regards Karl
Absolutely fantastic!!
Hello from Brunei! Thank you kindly as always!
This is insane !!! Amazing job
Thanks David!
Well done mate... Great job... I wish I could make...
Thank you!
Fantastic job, thank you for that, Karl! Downloaded and have been printing ever since. A wiring diagram for the Arduino Micro Pro would be very useful. As you said, it's much cheaper and easier to get for us outside the UK.
Hello Ghetu, its coming, but im still learning and there are actually several different ways to connect it. There are also different versions with different amounts of pins and the order changes as does the assignment order. I will make a video as all the ones i have found have led me to a few headaches! Kind Regards Karl
you are super man. project is fantastic and all your work and method of explaining is super. good work keep it up and make more video about flight simulator for those people which can not affored from different making sellers
Thank you! I will certainly try to add other sims in the future. Kind regards Karl
Really nice work!!!
Thank you.
This is a work of art, it is magnificent
Wow thank you
Another outstanding video. You never cease to amaze me.
Hi Dude! Thank you, long time coming! may have started one too many projects lol!
Amazing as always, cant stress that enough.
Hello Fabio, Thank you for all the support. Its very much appreciated!
V4 shall be motorized!
Hello Captain619, it shall indeed. i have spend weeks in prototyping getting it ready. Its still a few months off though! Kind Regards Karl
Stunning and once again, thanks! Can't wait for the motorised version. Planning to McGuyver my Phidgets InterfaceKit 8/8/8 and motor controller into this v3 in the interim :) You add value to the hobby!
Hi Gary, Humbled and thank you for the kind words. Send me a photo or two if you managed to mod it! Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 Will definitely do. Been prototyping it. Have all the mechanics working now with ProSim. Pulled out the Phidget cards from a legacy system. Will do the motorised version with the Arduino Micro Pro and Uno. Keep well.
Amazing work! Let the production line start. Wish I had your skills and tools. ;-) As you may know, I'm very interested in your 3 tv setup. Especially mounting them. So looking forward already to that video. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Hi HaJee Es, That video is also coming, had to wait for the 4K cables to arrive as they needed to be 6m long. They are now installed and P3d looks better, but MSFS2020 is gorgeous! Kind regards Karl
@@helimech8152 Thanks Karl, take it easy with the videos. ;-) So the cables were the cause of the somewhat disappointing picture quality? Glad it improved. Yesterday I received my first 65" tv and was up till early in the morning becasue of the amazing graphics in MSFS2020. :D Indeed gorgeous and great to explore the world, even though some home airliner cockpitbuilders do not understand why the outside world is of importance to some... Well, to me it is. I even fly low level in the 737 at times. :p
absolutely brilliant work sir x)
Hi WilPlanes, Thank You! Hopefully it will put a few smiles on fellow simmers!
@@helimech8152 it definitely does :D
Fantastic job Karl, I really admire so much ingenuity, Chapeau Monsieur.
Always a pleasure to hear from Juan, Love the new video! Very professional! Thank you for the kind words! Kind Regards Karl
Excellent work, congratulations..
You got the pro micro card! Yay 😂🎉
Hello The Jetway Life! What an awesome cheap little card! Thank you!
Ups, excellent work, congratulations..
Incredible! I have a few projects to finish and then this is next on my list! Feel free to design a king air quadrant :)
Well those two people who have requested a king air throttle! Both being you lol!
@@helimech8152 awww so it’s unique requests? Darn it. I’m thinking I can still reuse the little pot/friction assembly from the 737 throttle. We shall see.
astonishing!!!!!! congratulation good very good job
Hello Fabio, and thank you.
Awesome mate! your videos inspired me to built my own B737 MCP!
Awesome! I couldn't ask for anything more! That was the whole idea with the website and videos. Inspire and see what other people can achieve!
Wonderfull job, congratulations!
Thank you very much!
Outstanding work! I look forward to making one of these!
Hello FlightSimMaker, This is a much better version. Pleased with the final product, and hopefully by the time you have finished 3 printing, i will have released the trim wheels. Kind Regards and good luck with the build Karl
For the Trim Wheel, I would use a Rotary Encoder, so you can spin the wheel freely without endcaps.
Hello, using encoders would stop any damage. however i am now finding the weight of the trim wheels break the pot or encoder. Another MOD on its way. Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 well, you could try to use a metal rod inside a metal tube as a rotating axis, and you could transfer that rotation to your encoder with a cog.
Heli you are a great "handyman" and you make us dream ..
Without wanting to pretend to imitate you, I take a lot of inspiration from your superb achievements.
I have a question: can you tell me your supply of square push button with lighting (small green line inside) that you use in your button box. thank you and again Congratulations ...
Didier
Hi I think you mean the KD22 switches? When I started this project they were not that popular, but shopping from Ali express is so much cheaper. They come in all colours and leds. I prefer the green led in a black casing, but whatever suits your need. You can get both latching and non latching types.
Outstanding!
Thank you kindly!
Only one word Karl WOW
Humbled, and thank you!
@@helimech8152 u welcome bro the best sim channel on youtube
spacing between two thrust levers is to be reduced imho. everything else looks perfect
Hi, thank you and totally agree. Unfortunately this was by set by the size of the electrical components and my lack of skill to get around the problem at the time. I will correct this in my motorised version in the new year, Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 Hey Karl thanks a lot again for your efforts. I'll be looking into your product range as soon as my ender 3 v2 is delivered. So excited !
Just found your video, looks amazing, you must have incredible Patience to print all these parts and not try to assemble as you go... Really great video
Thank you very much! Cheers from Brunei!
So next project i am looking forward to is the trim.
Trying to add a servo for indication too
@@helimech8152 but I guess you planned that already but I guess you need to redo everything to do the servo, like a version 4.
But one Thing i can't get my brain around. I would really like to use the Mega, Uno, Micro, but it seems like mobiflight only support mega.
@@helimech8152 now i haven taken your advice and starting to work with fusion 360 - and as you Said it took you 6 months to get the hang of it. I managed to create My 7 segment led in 3,4 and 5 digits for My MCP and some Max7219cng in serial. I can tell you your videos are really valuable.
Since the Max 7219 can support 8 digits and the mcp have only 3x3 digits and 3x5 digits you only need 3 Max7219 in a chain and hence 3 dp in the arduino board.
Your wife must love you haha!, great work!
Having issues printing larger brackets. The dreaded curl. Im sure it is me because Im new to printing. Making progress as I experiment in how I print. Just a learning curve. Still having a good time.
Hello Ramond, The first bracket i had the same issue, switch from skirt to brim in the adhesion properties and slowed the print down. This has worked for me on all the prints so far. Good Luck! Kind Regards Karl.
I buy your file today . you did very good job.
What a outstanding work! And i will like yo know will you make a 777 or 787 throttle model for this throttle unit? Thanks a lot.
Hello Lee Ho BC, it takes so long to create something from nothing, especially when its not in front of you. The 757/767 is proving quite the mission. Ill certainly try, but not for a while! I dont want to bore everyone with just throttles!
great video! please show us the MSFS 2020 working.... in sim!
Hi Gary, It's coming! The sim is actually working, but the controls are awful. My throttle have failed and the yoke has no feel. Im trying to ruch to get them sorted as we speak! Bear with me and ill do my best. Kind Regards Karl
I did this 2 years ago. Spent 500 on electronics and hardware, broke instantly, I'm gonna take another wack at it
Sorry to hear that, V3 was supposed to be a fun DIY project. Spending 500 is a lot of money for anyone. This v3 design is now dated and you can see the massive difference in V5. However,, I also used premium parts to build V5 which were not cheap. Good luck! Karl
I love the fact that everything is modular, so if one component goes bad the whole thing is not dead in the water. Very good work, interested in seeing other products. Will You’ll be making them to sell?
Hi Wayne, not while I'm out here in Brunei. The post at the moment is very unreliable. When we return to the Uk, Big things are planned in my head at least!
Amazing!!
Hi DiogoMaxGamer, Thank you very much!
@@helimech8152 I am always impressed by your work! Too bad I am an A320 fan boy ahah
This is a great job. thank you. Could you please show how throttle wires routed? because i cant use do holes which you are using.
Hello Hayri, you can see that in the website build guide, under downloads
Hey Carl!
Just discovered your channel and subscribed immediately to it 😊 You are doing a fantastic job! Keep on!!!
I wanted to ask if you are intending to do a trim wheel for the Cessna sometime in the future (without servo motor for the indicator)?
Bests from Austria!
Hello Ivan, Great to hear from you, I can try to do a tri m wheel but will need pictures and how you want to operate it. Eg potentiometer or encoder. Drop me a line on the website chat window. Kind Regard Karl
@@helimech8152 Wilco :) Thank you! :)
Why not sell a full kit. For the average person..most of the work will be getting the right parts.
Hi SG, I live in Brunei, where I rely on the Bfpo mail service. This is currently very unreliable and the average postal time of 3 months right now. I cant even get parts in like PLA let alone sell products out here. However, i know that i have given several people authorisation to build and sell these. Im sure you will see these soon on various sites. Kind Regards Karl.
Thanks. What's the minimum size volume for the 3d printer? FYI the space between the two throttles seem more than the real one. I can do some measurements if you wish.
Amazing! What printer are you using?
Hello Johannes, I'm using both the Ender 3 Pro & Ender 3 V2. both excellent machines. The v2 wins by better design. but both are capable. Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 thanks for the quick reply ☺️
I hope this isn't too much to ask, is it possible you could link to a shop where I can buy the screws and other electronics on your website?
Hi Braxton, I have stopped using links. They go out of date or stop working to quickly and i can not keep up with changing them due to the shear amount on the website. So know i have learned just to start the part or part number and let people do there own research. I find eBay the best place for screws. The Links i do have, are on the website under getting started/parts. Kind Regards Karl.
monster! :D absolutely great!
Hi Karl. This design is amazing and I am literally on the verge of purchasing - my only concern is the reverse thrust - how do you achieve this using a pot when the reversers are activated in FS by a keystroke, not a joystick axis? Thanks.
Hi John, I use prosim, which allows the use of different devices to allow control. This means this throttle may not work for you. Sorry. Thank for watching. Kind Regards Karl
Wow just amazing, just wish I knew where to start, when you mentioned the Arduino micro boards,’ just upload a sketch’, what does this mean. I’ve not yet purchased a 3D printer, looking for recommendations. Advice too on an easy to learn CAD program would be great. Other thing you add loads of bits n pieces, screws, springs, pots etc do you have a source or shopping list for these. Do you make the 3D printer files available for download, cost? So loving the throttle, fan dabby dozey.....💥
Hello and thank you! All the parts, build guide etc can be found on the website. As for the sketch, that's an Arduino programme that is copied to the Arduino micro to make it replicate a joystick card rather than a Arduino interface card. They are cheap and very versatile. Good Luck Karl
Great build (like always) sir.
Is there a way to to make backlight for the flaps decel ..and all other decels around the throttle ?
Best regards
Hi Guy, Yes and many people have already. Hopefully I will get around to that update when things settle down. But right now, i need to get going on the new motorised throttle unit. Kind Regards Karl
Im really surprised you have used no tension springs. Do you tap the holes or are they just self tapping screws .Thanks
Hello Again, The Screw holes are all 0.2mm smaller than the screw, So they self tap. They work great the first time, but do have issues if you repeatabily remove and insert the screws
Thanks again Karl !
Absolutely outstanding work, Karl. Can I ask which 3D printer you use? The results look really good. Thank you :)
HI wv838, Great to hear from you and thank you for the kind words. This was created on the Ender 3 Pro using default settings. I have produced parts on the ender 3 pro using a 0.1mm layer height, and they turned out the best parts i have produced yet. But as im not intending to used this unit, it was the standard 0.2mm layer height. Kind Regards Karl.
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Hy, nice video and nice explain for how to do it. I really appreciate it. First I need your advice to buy I printer, and in second can you made one video for A320 Fcu? You not really have to do it just explain what I have to utilise and yes, how and we’re find thinks for do it. Thanks
Hello, My printers of choice are the Ender 3 Pro if you are on a budget or the CR10 v3 if you have a little more to spend. The Cr10 is better because of the increased build plate size. Both printers produce good looking prints.
Hi, is it possible you included the wrong parking brake LED in your parts list as I ordered using the ebay link it provided but it doesn't fit at all. The LED is even wider than the part it's supposed to fit in to. Otherwise great project!
Hi !
I'm new to this 'making your my controls' so I'm a little confused ... should I do like I think you and
1) CODE some Arduinos
OR
2) Should I use some SW like MobiFlight to do the trick ?
No matter what I choose for the 'electronic part' I shall make the mechanical too, but that's no problem for me at all.
What would you advice me to do and WHY ?
Hello I would use mobiflight, Its already setup, Its easy and you dont have to worry about inferacing the your own personal sketch with MSFS2020. It has also taken MF over 5 years to get to the standard that it is now! Keep it simple, and go for MF.
Nice Job, congratulation :-) and what about de Flaps, you don't mention it.
I try to use an arduino Mega with Mobiflight and the command I used is
When testing the flap-working with a free potentiometer, it appears that you need the entire track (280°) to move the Flap-leaver from 1 to 40 (over 9 steps).
When this potentiometer is mounted in the throttle base, it only describes about a quarter (90°) of the full path (280°), which is insufficient.
How can you solve this please?
@Heli Mech
First of all, I'm deeply impressed of your videos. Now, I've several questions to you:
1.) Are you an electronic in profession - or, let me say/ask - is electronics your profession - meaning: Is your bread winning job in electronics or is it just a hobby of you (since your youth/childhood, for example)? - OR/AND: Do you've an education in electronics/mechatronics?
2.) Could you please put your videos on TH-cam in playlists - sorted by "plane hardware", etc. (e. g.: concerning 737: extra playlist "737", 767 --> playlist "767", etc.)? Do you know what I mean? 'Cause it wonna easier finding - capturing ideas. 😉😊
3.) I already watched your videos concerning the 737 throttle quadrant (THIS video & modifiing the Saitek throttle-QR & adding flap- & spoilers leaver, etc. - videos before: "mod 1 & mod 2") and you're showing/talking about a config software in those videos, where you're showing how appliing the switches, leavers, etc.: How is the software called or are you using an Audrino (with "included" config software for that) or what?
Thanks for your answer in advance &
Kind Regards,
Andreas. 😊
Hello! I think most of your first question can be answered here:
www.737diysim.com/about
That's a great idea about the playlist and will add that to my todo list to get sorted! Thank you.
As for the software, i use Mobiflight, Prosim & FSUIPC. Prosim is expensive but the best out there for the 737/a320. However, a lot of people opt for PMDG737 instead.
Great to hear from you and thank you for raking the time to comment. Kind Regards Karl
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1.) concerning: "[...] a lot of people opt for PMDG737 instead." --> What do you mean with the word "opt" (in this consense)?
2.) As you signated Karl with "K": Do you can speak/write/read German and/or is it your mother tongue? 😊 If yes, I'm Austrian, so my mother tongue is German, too. 😉😊 ... &
3.) Where is your video with the MOTORIZED throttle? I can't find it, so please send me the link. 😊
Belonging playlist:Thanks, that you seeing it the same way. 😊
K. R. Andreas.
Hi Karl I have a quick question. You suggested the Nano board. Do you have a wiring dim for the Nano? I'm a real newbie and just getting into the electronics. Still pushing along and getting bits and pieces shipped in and built. 3d printing is the slow part. Keep up the great work and thanks for lighting the fire under so many of us to get into this wonderful hobby.
Ray
Hello Raymond, I currently do not have a wiring diagram for the micro yet. I only used for for an evening to test it. However the rout i used is to download MMJOY. This is the interface software for the card. I Then hooked a pot to the board. Left pin goes 5v, right pin goes to GND, centre pin goes to any pin labelled A0 to A6. Select the pin in the software, which isn't called A0 but PF1 i think! Then i got it to work flawlessly. I will update the website with more info when i get the chance! Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 Thanks Karl Ill work on it. Love the site. Thank you again.
can a total newbie like me, well, I can read, I can soldering, I can 3D print, but I dont know much about eletronics and programming, would I be able to assamble and config this throttle? I want get rid my saitek so so so much! thank you for this project and time showing us, is it already available to buy (project) in the website?
Cheers from Brazil!
Hi Victor, Great to hear from you in Brazil! I think this is one of my simpler projects. Electronics are simple. If you do attempt this, please let me know how you got on and the difficulty level. Of course 'im always at the end of the phone (watsapp) if you need help. Kind Regards Karl.
This is awesome, and the only reason I havent built it yet is my printer just isnt tuned for PLA, and I dont even have any on hand. I do have tons of ABS but I'm terrified of all those huge flat parts :D
Anyway, if I buy the cad files, do you specify the part numbers for the various pots, switches, etc you've tested with?
Hello A Guy, I have never printed in ABS yet, i was thinking of trying the 757/767 in that. But i'm guessing from your statement, large flat pieces are prone to warping?
The PDF attached documents the parts individually and the links i used. The problem i find with links is they change too quickly. I'm finding it earlier to to tell people the part numbers and they carry out there own searches. Just be careful on some of the components, like the HQ Pots, they range from 2USD upto 23USD. I have only ever used the 2USD ones, I'm guessing there copies of the real units, but seem to work fine. Kind Regards Karl.
Could it be possible to also add the landing gear to the quadrant to make it all in one?
Hi Aleu, not at the moment, I want to design the real unit next. But perhaps in the future. I will add it to the build wish list behind me! Kind Regards Karl
Karl, thank you for great video! As I understand, you plan to create levers with auto throttle function? Well, looking forward...
Karl, is the scale of your levers the same as original 737 levers? Or your levers smaller?
Hello From a very late Brunei! The levers are as real as i can make them without actual units in my hand. People have complained they should be 60mm wide while mine are 62mm wide. This doesn't bother me, but for the true 737 addicts, this is a sin! If you need real dimensions, try asking around on forums or head over to a aviation scrap merchant. For me, these units are exactly what will be used in all iterations from this point forward. Kind Regards Karl.
@@helimech8152 I think 2mm is ok!
Thanks a lot, nice, very nice work.. Does the LED of the Parking Brake also work with the BU0836A? If I use an arduino Micro / Leonardo (ATmega 32u4 instead of ATmega328), then I also have an USB controller that recognizes MSFS directly. I can use buttons and potentiometers via FSUIPC7, no problem, but a LED? Is it possible to control this LED with FSUIPC7 ?? Hopefully an answer will be appreciated, thank you in advance.
Thank you, LEDs don't work with the Leobodnar, and you need an arduino too. Or in fact the Arduino is now capable of reading analogue joystick axis thanks to a mobiflight update. And yes, you can easily control the LED with FSUIPC or direct MSFS events within mobiflight.
Are the pots just carbon or wire wound or special linear transducers? A lot of those are 360 deg rotation without stops.
270 degree rotation pots. but the levers only move 90 degrees. This older design doesn't make use of the full pot range if i remember right.
@@helimech8152 Pretty neat stuff, especially to get a whole system working.
Which 3D Printer do you use? Do you have a laser cutter?
Hello, i believe you cannot utilize an arduino pro micro for this build. Because it only supports 4 analog pins. and there you have 6 axis total ( Throttle 1 & 2 , Reverser 1 & 2, Flaps, Speed brake). Please correct me if im wrong ?
Hello Solomon, You can use an Arduino Pro, but will require two in basic config. You can use one with shift registers/multiplexors as stated by MMJOY2. However, there is also Arduino Leonardo which I have successfully tested upto 6. If you want complete ease and 8 axis, Leobodnar is the way ahead, but at the expense of cost.
@@helimech8152 shipping outside the UK is expensive as the card itself. Otherwise i'd not think about anything else.
QUESTION: i notice that you mention having 2 computers that run your simulator. How do you run the simulator with 2 computers?
Hello, i use FSwide that shares the sim over the LAN.
No way! Any chance your selling your old one? Was so jealous of it
Hi Elias, Not yet! im still rather proud of them!