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===== Repository path ===== | ===== Repository path ===== | ||
- | simchair4_models\printable components\peripherals\helicopter\collective lever\c_switch panels\b407 | + | Files for this collective head are distributed for a humble fee to support further development of the project. Please consult with the [[simchair4: |
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+ | ===== Features ===== | ||
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+ | This is a semi-scale head with the following features: | ||
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+ | * 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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+ | 6. Upload the firmware to the board, using the master controller set to " | ||
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+ | #define B407_COLL_SWITCH_PANEL | ||
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+ | in master firmware, re-flash your master, and enjoy flying! | ||