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DIY Yoke as a custom wheel on TS-PC base

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Banfy, Aug 2, 2021.

  1. Banfy

    Banfy FR/AU

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    Hi there

    I just solved a footprint problem that should be quite common race/flight sim enthusiasts:
    I do mostly racing sims but i would like a yoke to enjoy my flight sim from time to time without spending 30mn to switch my wheel base for a yoke system
    The answer is: let's build a yoke that fit the wheel base (Thrusmaster in my case), like switching from 1 wheel to another

    The following pictures will show my first attempt which works very nicely. I will still have to improve the look and the wiring, but so far so good. I have not seen a similar setup on the web so i thought it was worth sharing the concept
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    I have made an adapter to fit any regular 70mm wheel

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    just 3 bolts and i can switch from one wheel to another in 20 seconds IMG_20210801_152405.jpg IMG_20210801_152437.jpg IMG_20210801_152501.jpg
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    I have customized the formula wheel to act as a a yoke
    The wheel rotation is the roll and i have added the pitch using a G25 pedal
    (my G25 is fantastic, i use it as a belt tensioner, a button box and now a yoke !)
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    i have a decent amount of travel and the sensitivity settings in FS2020 allow me to fine tune it.
    The G25 pedal is very sturdy and there is no play at all, feels very good in hands.
    I have added a spring for compression and elastic cord for extension
    Return to center FFB from the wheel is active for a better feel.

    IMG_20210801_151835.jpg IMG_20210801_151842.jpg IMG_20210801_151849.jpg
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    it is small and ready to be used any time ! IMG_20210802_101206.jpg
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    and it is FFB ready.

    ASOBO, if you read this please support TS-PC wheel base , thanks!
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    hi my name is jaco .. and boy do you look like the person with the answer to my question ... do you know if it will be posible making a ffb wheel from a microsoft sidewinder ffb2 ... or if it is posible using the signal that goes to motor drivers on a logitech momo racing force feedback to feed the ms sidewinder's motors drivers the momo's signal
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