View Full Version : I'm speechless, gotta see this!
737NUT
02-02-2008, 04:56 PM
Well i got my real 727 throttles hooked up today and all i can say is WOW!!!!!! Took me 1 hour and i have full movement as well as full proportional reverse movement!! See pics and any questions feel free to ask.
String Pot= 137.00ea
fishing line=12.00
Swivels=1.80
Split shot weights=1.20
Not having to mess with w/slide pots having to short of throw, mounting them, linkages,no reverse thrust, and overall pain in the a$$ install
PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I highly reccommend these for any throttle build!!!
dnoize
02-02-2008, 05:06 PM
Excellent build !
Well done.
Do you have a link to the ebay shop where you got the string pots ?
Stef
.
737NUT
02-02-2008, 05:19 PM
Excellent build !
Well done.
Do you have a link to the ebay shop where you got the string pots ?
Stef
.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/String-Pot-Position-Sensor-Data-Logging-potentiometer_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ107058QQihZ013QQitemZ230217953451
He raised the price 5.00
dnoize
02-02-2008, 05:22 PM
thanks alot...these things are expensive...but perfect !
Stef
.
737NUT
02-02-2008, 05:27 PM
thanks alot...these things are expensive...but perfect !
Stef
.
Yes they are, if you have a real quad, they worth their weight in gold! :)
737NUT
02-02-2008, 07:58 PM
Just made my first flight with the throttles and flaps working. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the first time i've ever had full proportional reverse thrust and it is COOL! All of it works perfect!! Now i'm off to wire up the buttons, lamps, and Speed brake.
Joe Cygan
02-02-2008, 08:03 PM
Rob this is great news!
Congratulations!
Michael Carter
02-02-2008, 08:28 PM
That's good news Rob. Glad everything is working OK.
I looked at string pots too trying to save mechanical linkages and soforth, but at the time I couldn't find anything affordable. The is a company in St. Charles, Missouri that I contacted about their string pots, but they were around $320 a pop. Too much for me.
You found a really good deal on those. I almost wish I still needed them for my throttle.;)
737NUT
02-02-2008, 10:56 PM
These are made for automotive data systems, good price.
Well i'm almost done with all the buttons, light plates, and switches. All that i got left is park brake, (thinking of some kind of solenoid??) and my spd brake pot. Long night ahead! :)
W9XE/Project777
02-02-2008, 11:15 PM
Rob
These really look great. i didn't know there was such a thing. Sure would like to see a YouTube video of them in operation sometime. :D
737NUT
02-02-2008, 11:19 PM
Rob
These really look great. i didn't know there was such a thing. Sure would like to see a YouTube video of them in operation sometime. :D
Maybe tomorrow, i wanted to show the original AP working as well. :)
737NUT
02-06-2008, 03:41 PM
Just wanted to share a little more info for those interested. These stinrg pots are linear and can be made to have any travel length you desire. These particular ones are 10" travel which work perfecrt for the original throttle which needs 9" of travel. They are 1K pots but can be made in just about any configuration needed. I know now i wish i would have used them in my control surface integration in my old pit! Would have made life much better.