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handbrake zigzag49

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by zigzag49, Apr 11, 2016.

  1. zigzag49

    zigzag49 Active Member

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    Hello
    Here is a small modification of a handbrake buy commercially (aliexpress) to make it work on our simulator with a single touch so it will be on/off and later I will replace a potentiometer.

    The original lever.
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    The finished lever apart, there is a stop in the front, initially it was at the back of the extension of the rod or springs is located, but the problem has Originally there game the axes of the handle, so it has to overcome the set made of the front always gives a push on the lever of each dimension (spring and stop)
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    A follow for the potentiometer.
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    zigzag49, Apr 11, 2016
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  2. Nick Moxley

    Nick Moxley Well-Known Member

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    Pot/pressure controlled E Brake FTW!!!!!!
    Nick Moxley, Apr 11, 2016
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  3. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    FTW = For the win :)

    indeed switch is a pity with such a beautiful handbrake! looking forward the evolution :)
    RacingMat, Apr 11, 2016
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  4. zigzag49

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    To change this will be a simple potentiometer is rotated, the hydraulic part I keep it for future pedalboard.
    zigzag49, Apr 11, 2016
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  5. pipis2015

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    Nice project.

    May I ask a question?

    Why didn't you just modify it with a press sensor?( I just saw that you will be keeping the hydraulic part for your pedals).

    Will you be using a linear potentiometer or a logarithmic one?
    pipis2015, Apr 11, 2016
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  6. zigzag49

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    A simple potentiometer rotation is enough for me for the parking brake, the sensations are more complex search and realize on a pedalboard I think.
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    zigzag49, Apr 16, 2016
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