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Hello all. As promised some further updates....
I've basically finished the throttle box now, built the whole thing in under a week so im rather chuffed with that:D All it needs now is some rubber feet and the bottom needs painting. Check out the pics....
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...e/100_0302.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...e/100_0301.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...e/100_0300.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...e/100_0299.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...e/100_0298.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...e/100_0297.jpg
The yoke box however is still not finished. Needs some kind of clamping system to keep it on the desk, havnt figured out how too do that yet lol; will keep you posted.
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Wow that's some fine engineering. You obviously work in the field. Considering how much companies like Simkits ask just for one C172 push-pull throttle I'd say you've saved a fortune. Have you considered going into business?
Ken.
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Wow thanks mate, thats a really nice comment:D (this is why i love forums lol) I'm actually a general builder by trade, and have always had an interest in mechanics and electronics. Im still not kitted out for metal working tho, the only true metal working tool i have is a pillar drill and a hacksaw lol! I seriously have mulled over trying too make a living out of this. I dunno if it's feasable tho, or if my skills are upto scratch. I would say tho the throttle box and yoke must have cost me around £400 too build, could build another set for a bit less; and a lot quicker tho. If i was too build and sell these id probably be looking for around £1200 for the set (throttle box + yoke) as they take a lot of time and effort. Just for a bit of "market research" lol! Would anyone be willing too pay that for these? would like too give it a go but i dont wanna build a load of yoke+throttle units and be stuck with them coz noone wants to buy em lol.
