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 =======Simchair MKIV simple collective integrated head======= =======Simchair MKIV simple collective integrated head=======
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 +This collective lever is an awesome thing in its own way – beautiful in its minimalism, inexpensive, compact device that still supports all MKIV features, sporting 2 physical buttons and a momentary switch, which are extended to a total of 12 buttons when used with MKIV base mode switch. It supports advanced throttle features (software idle-stop detent) and can be operated with or without the pneumatic mod. It’s also very portable and can be used with motion platforms. You can also fit MKIV base extensions (pedestals at the moment) onto this lever, enabling you to control switches and knobs in your virtual cockpit with your left hand, which is especially useful in VR!  
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 +This is a perfect device for helicopter enthusiasts that have limited space in their sim pit or want an inexpensive but feature-rich device. It has enough buttons to fly pretty much anything unless you want it for combat and need more switches, particularly on the collective head. In this case, look at the MKIV compact collective with an integrated head!
  
 ====Components==== ====Components====
  
-  * 1 x 10x10mm aluminum square pipe (200mm length for single throttle) +  1 x MKIV collective base 
-  * 1 x SS495A1 hall sensor +  1 x MTS-123 momentary (on) - off - (on) SPDT switch 
-  * 1 x MTS-103 ON-OFF-ON switch +  1 x PBS-10-B2 button 
-  * 1 x 6x6x4mm square magnet (or 5x5x5mm) +  1 x 6x6x17mm tact button 
-  * 1 x M6x70mm screw +  ribbon cable 
-  * 2 x M6 washers (reinforced) +  hot glue
-  * 1 x M6 nut +
-  * 2 x M6x18x8mm hubs +
-  * 6 x M4x40mm screws +
-  * 4 x M4x70mm screws +
-  * 1 x M3x20mm screw (round head) +
-  * 1 x M3 nyloc nut +
-  * 4 x M4 nyloc nuts +
-  * 4 x M3x50mm screws for tensioner halves contraction +
-  * 4 x M8x70 bolts +
-  * 4 x M8x75mm bolts +
-  * 8 x M8 nuts +
-  * 10 x M8 washers (regular, non-reinforced) +
-  * 4 x M8 spring washers +
-  * 1 x bag of M4 nuts +
-  * 4 x 608 bearings (standard skateboard bearings) +
-  * 1 x Arduino Pro mini +
-  * 1 x Simchair MKIV Master controller +
-  * 2 x TJ8P8C Ethernet sockets (12,5x15x17,6mm) +
-  * 1 x 6*6x17 mm tactile button +
-  * super glue (cyanoacrylate), hot glue gun+
  
 ==== Repository path ==== ==== Repository path ====
  
-simchair4_models\printable components\peripherals\helicopter\collective lever\a_base - models \\ +simchair4_models\printable components\peripherals\helicopter\collective lever\c_switch panels\simple integrated head - models \\ 
-simchair4_software\peripherals - choose the preferred variant of the lever - software +simchair4_software\peripherals\collective_simple - software 
  
 ==== Assembly Guide ==== ==== Assembly Guide ====
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 1. Assemble collective base up to the point shown on the pic below and install your preferred throttle frame p1 on it (in this guide I am using a 206-style lever throttle frame p1) 1. Assemble collective base up to the point shown on the pic below and install your preferred throttle frame p1 on it (in this guide I am using a 206-style lever throttle frame p1)
  
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 2. Install a throttle pot, the mode switch, and pull the pot cable and a 5-wire (!) cable through the lever. 2. Install a throttle pot, the mode switch, and pull the pot cable and a 5-wire (!) cable through the lever.
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-3. Turn the throttle pot fully left (full open collective as in Bell-206) and the slightly right to clear mechanical deadzone. Put the throttle grip on. Route the 5-wire cable through the cable channel in the the integrated head piece.+{{:simchair4:15745269427605343477826396053508.jpg?direct&300|}} 
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 +3. Turn the throttle pot fully left (full open collective as in Bell-206) and the slightly right to clear mechanical dead zone. Put the throttle grip on. Route the 5-wire cable through the cable channel in the integrated head body. 
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 +4. Prepare an MTS-123 switch, a 6x6x17mm tact button, and a PBS-10-B2 button. Solder a ground wire from a 5-wire cable to them as shown in the picture below. Choose the wire at one of the ends of the cable that has a darker color. 
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 +5. Solder other wires of a 5-wire cable. The ground wire is wire #1 in the ribbon: 
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 +  1 -> GND 
 +  2 -> 6x6x17 mm tact button 
 +  3 -> PBS-10B2 
 +  4 -> MTS-123 switch right pin 
 +  5 -> MTS-123 switch left pin 
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 +5. Fit buttons and the switch into their sockets in the head. Use pliers, screwdrivers, etc to accomplish that. Glue the tact button with some hot glue. Pull the 5-wire cable in a management window as shown in the corresponding picture below. 
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 +6. Press-fit the head onto throttle frame p1 while simultaneously pulling the cable until there's just enough space to fit it into the head. Pack it into the head so it won't touch the rotating grip and press-fit the grip completely.
  
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-3. Prepare an MTS-123 switch, a 6x6x17mm tact button and a PBS-10-B2 button. Solder a ground wire from a 5-wire cable to them as shown on the picture below. Choose the wire at one of the ends of the cable that has a darker color.+7. Put an M4x80mm screw into its socket in the head.
  
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-4. Solder other wires of a 5-wire cable. The ground wire is wire #1 in the ribbon:+8. Finish wiring the base according to its manual, with one exception - connect the head to the Pro Mini of the base as described below. I will refer to 5 wire ribbon cable of the head as "head cable", and wire 1 as a GND wire.
  
-1 -> 6x6x17 mm tact button +  HEAD CABLE WIRE 1 -> GND 
-2 -> PBS-10B2 +  HEAD CABLE WIRE 2 -> PIN4 
-3 -> MTS-123 switch right pin +  HEAD CABLE WIRE 3 -> PIN5 
-4 -> MTS-123 switch left pin+  HEAD CABLE WIRE 4 -> PIN6 
 +  HEAD CABLE WIRE 5 -> PIN7
  
-{{:simchair4:1574527900739534165088896088952.jpg?direct&400|}}+That's it, you have built yourself a very nice, easy to service, compact lever. For total awesomeness, consider adding a pedestal!
  
-5. Put buttons and the switch to their sockets in thr frame p2+{{:simchair4:img_20191125_023708.jpg?direct&400|}}
  
  
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