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 ===== Repository path ===== ===== Repository path =====
  
-simchair4_models\printable components\peripherals\helicopter\collective lever\c_switch panels\b407 collective head+Files for this collective head are distributed for a humble fee to support further development of the project. Please consult with the [[simchair4:misc_donor_shop|donor shop]] page and contact me to get them. 
 + 
 +===== Features ===== 
 + 
 +This is a semi-scale head with the following features: 
 + 
 +  * 2 3-way switches with middle buttons support (3 joystick buttons each) 
 +  * 4 buttons with mode switch support (12 joystick buttons) 
 +  * physical hat switch respects mode switch position and is mapped to 3 virtual hat switches 
 +  * this head is intended to use with levers with a 206-style lever body and a physical throttle latch
  
 ===== Assembly manual ===== ===== Assembly manual =====
  
-1. Solder wires to the hat switch. The ground wire is the top-left (black) wire. Note how it's slightly closer from the center pin than the other one. Check that every direction of the hat works with a multimeter, connect it between the GND pin and each of the other pins.+1. Solder wires to the hat switch. The ground wire is the top-left (black) wire. **Note how it's slightly closer from the center pin than the other one**. Check that every direction of the hat works with a multimeter, connect it between the GND pin and each of the other pins.
  
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 | ETH SOCKET PIN 7 | DTR | | ETH SOCKET PIN 7 | DTR |
  
 +5. Fix everything with hot glue. Put the Pro Mini board into thermal shrink tube or wrap with duct tape. Add some cable ties where needed to organize cables carefully.
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 +{{:simchair4:img_20210329_001821.jpg?direct&400|}}
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 +6. Upload the firmware to the board, using the master controller set to "PGM" mode or FTDI232 board. Uncomment 
 +
 +  #define B407_COLL_SWITCH_PANEL
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 +in master firmware, re-flash your master, and enjoy flying!
  
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