Kozmyk Member

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Thrustmaster T16000m Switch Mod

The plan grew while putting a graphic together for my control layout:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=145266



I was originally only going to add one switch but Sokol1_br came up with the Pinkie Switch mod idea.

Credit where it's due



The switches are wired in parallel with Buttons 12 and 13; the two most in accessible buttons on the right hand switch panel.

Electrically it's a very simple idea but the whole stick has to come apart to run the wiring through.

There are some pitfalls to avoid that I discovered earlier during an exploratory investigation, that's why I recorded the videos.



For those who might like to see the inside of a T16000 here is the video recording I made while doing the mods; Parts 1 & 2.

They might also be of use to someone who can't sleep ...

YouTube Part 1:

YouTube Part 2:



Why all this fuss and bother? You may ask.

Well...



After using the Thrustmaster HOTAS X for years, happily I might add, what I really missed after I changed over to the Thrustmaster T16000 on the stick side was the forefinger switch.

I can see why TM put Button 3 where they did, left hand capability and all that, but it's not so useful way over there in right handed mode.

This Really made itself felt when I got into DCS.

Plus...

Using a combination button press for Pinky Stick Switch was also getting tedious.



Why not just get a TH Hotas Warthog?

See "Reclining Cockpit" on the first linked thread ..



A-10C Warthog - Control Layout - Modded Stick

This layout might change. I'll see when I get used to it.

Spoiler : https://www.dropbox.com/s/d8m4yrtufj...0_mod.jpg?dl=0 A-10C Warthog - Bindings - Modded Stick

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/avkt89i0sj...dded.html?dl=0)





F-15C Eagle - Control Layout - Modded Stick

Spoiler : https://www.dropbox.com/s/al842gcg3804ejz/F-15C_HOTAS_with_T16000_mod_ADV.jpg?dl=0 F-15C Bindings - Modded Stick

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/xd0mdqzhys...dded.html?dl=0)



Some pics of the finished product.

Spoiler : https://www.dropbox.com/s/pcpdio9758...Front.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nhrzeze8q6...lique.JPG?dl=0



Addendum

After about 6 months, the Master Mode button started being unreliable so I mounted a button (TACT Switch) like the one I used on the Pinkie Switch.

Although it looks more delicate it has a positive switching action and has lasted a year now.







A grand title for adding a couple of switch buttons to the handle of the T16000m joystick.The plan grew while putting a graphic together for my control layout:I was originally only going to add one switch butcame up with the Pinkie Switch mod idea.Credit where it's dueThe switches are wired in parallel with Buttons 12 and 13; the two most in accessible buttons on the right hand switch panel.Electrically it's a very simple idea but the whole stick has to come apart to run the wiring through.There are some pitfalls to avoid that I discovered earlier during an exploratory investigation, that's why I recorded the videos.For those who might like to see the inside of a T16000 here is the video recording I made while doing the mods; Parts 1 & 2.They might also be of use to someone who can't sleep ...Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz40sGSX8SA Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81eB3JvJ39k Why all this fuss and bother? You may ask.Well...After using the Thrustmaster HOTAS X for years, happily I might add, what I really missed after I changed over to the Thrustmaster T16000 on the stick side was the forefinger switch.I can see why TM put Button 3 where they did, left hand capability and all that, but it's not so useful way over there in right handed mode.This Really made itself felt when I got into DCS.Plus...Using a combination button press for Pinky Stick Switch was also getting tedious.Why not just get a TH Hotas Warthog?See "Reclining Cockpit" on the first linked thread ..This layout might change. I'll see when I get used to it.Some pics of the finished product.After about 6 months, the Master Mode button started being unreliable so I mounted a button (TACT Switch) like the one I used on the Pinkie Switch.Although it looks more delicate it has a positive switching action and has lasted a year now.

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