![]() ![]() However, I am wondering if the 35 watt geared dc motors could be used (after the necessary mods) in the original VR FlightSim’s V1 or the improved version based on V2 concept created by Don (WarmBugle376586) with his "DIY Force-Feedback yoke – hybrid of VR FlightSim’s V1 and V2" as described in the FlightSimulator forum? forums. I can understand that your H-Bridge MosFet mod allows for more powerful motors. To set it up I did the following: In Flight Simulator 2020, Under Options - Controls select the tab that has the Sidewinder. How does it compare? Would you say it is significantly better? Do you know what force you are getting for Pitch and Roll? I got my MS Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 working with Flight Simulator 2020 tonight. Enabled by our unique CLS2Sim software-environment, the CLS-E Joystick communicates easily with commercially available flight simulation software such as X-Plane, M-FSX and Prepar3D®. This is an interesting evolution from your previous yoke. ![]() Most all the parts to make the modifications were purchased from Amazon.Ĭlick to expand.Hi Tom, I just came across this after having reviewed your fist FFB yoke and replied to the thread with some questions DIY Force Feedback Flight Yoke The set-up still allows the control board to regulate the power to the motors so it retains all the characteristics of the original joystick but with a lot more force. The stock FFB2 control board does not have enough power handling capability to run the new 35 watt geared dc motors so an external H-Bridge MosFet output board was built. These all metal boat anchors were part of a flight training system. These are sold used on Ebay for about $150 US. The new yoke is based on a Precision Flight Controls PCATD Desktop Yoke by Jeppesen. There is still 3rd party software support which allows its use on FS2020, Xplane, DCS and others. It has been discontinued from Microsoft but still readily available. It is still based on the Microsoft Force Feedback 2 Joystick control board sold on Ebay. I have a previous thread on building a FFB yoke. For those still using FS8 / FS9, FS Force 1 is still available for download and purchase. Programmed using the latest in DirectX technology, FS Force will take your flight simulator experience to an exciting new level. ![]() A Force Feedback Flight Yoke for Flight Sims. Your force feedback experience can be as subtle or intensive as you like. This post describes my latest peripheral project. ![]()
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