Diy 3d Printed Hotas Joystick
June 8th: Project startup
I started this project by just looking for some files and resources to get started. I found:
- The Olukelo gimbal
- The Real Robots Modular Joystick
- F-16 Sidestick Grip By Spock On printables.com
- Freejoy
along with multiple other videos about DIY Hotas's and even a Reddit Page
Total time spent: 4h
June 10th: Deciding on parts
I decided to use the Real Robots Modular Joystick For my Gimbal. I also decided to slighly modify this for my purpose and for easier recreation. The first modification was creating a hole through the joystick stick that connects all the mechanical proccess to the stick above There is already
Total time spend: 3h
June 11th: parts
I spent today just deciding what parts to use. For the buttons I was looking at 7mm momentary push buttons. I just decided on these because I couldnt be bothered finding 5 way or 4 way buttons. Also I ordered these just from temu just because they were cheap lol. I spent most of today downloading and installing
June 19th; Multiple days work
AFter printing the gimbal i found many flaws but i stuck with it and for the next week I tryed to get it working, after it braking wiht just 2 practice movements i knew something had to be changed.
Today i have started designing my own gimbal. The plane for this is: - 3 Axis - with twist rudder controlss: - easy to assemble - Cheaop - Hall effect sensors for greater accuracy.
So far I only have the first axis done. IT uses 688zz ball bearings along with a simple design. I am hopinh to build on this in the future.
Total time spent last few days: 7h
June20th; Deciding on readings
I decided to use halle ffect sensors, i spent most of today just designing how I was going to mount them to the gimbal. The way i have come up with allows for adustment and easy maintenecce. I also imported the f16 sidestick grip as a refrence by spock. I hope to get the second axis done by the end of the week.
Total time: 2 hours
June22nd: 2nd Axis completed
I started today by prepping thee gimbal for a 2nd axis, doingthings like adjusting sizes to how big i want it to be irl, and deciding which bearings to use (688zz ball bearings) then i modeled the 2nd axis, which was quite easy because I just did it trhe same as the first. The luttle L shaped pieces are going to have magnets either side and the hall effect sensor in the middle which is how i will get my readings. I also added screw holes to cerrtain places that nedded them and tommorow I am going to try and prep the model for a test, by adjust things aadding scre holes and finalising. Then I will start the twist rudder controlls. I also decided to go with a circular base, just because I think it looks cool.
total time: 4h