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--- simchair4:guide_collective_pedestal_simple [2019/09/21 20:54]
retrogamer [Summary]
+++ simchair4:guide_collective_pedestal_simple [2020/02/12 21:18] (current)
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 ===== About Pedestals =====
-A pedestal is a device that is mounted onto the collective base to extend its functionality. A few of them are currently available under the MKIV line of hardware. \\ The recommended default option for flying in VR is a simple pedestal. If you use radios often, try [[http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_pedestal_vrmax_2|VRMax II]] one instead.
+A pedestal is a device that is mounted onto the collective base to extend its functionality. A few of them are currently available under the MKIV line of hardware. \\ The recommended default option for flying in VR, is the simple pedestal. If you use radios often, please try this one instead: [[http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_pedestal_vrmax_2|VRMax II]]
 \\ {{http://hc625ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/15627830635082538391043702422025-1024x1024.jpg?100 |Simple Pedestal}} {{http://hc625ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190805_000943-1024x1024.jpg?100|VRMaxII Pedestal}}
 ===== Summary =====
-The Simple Pedestal for the MKIV collective base is a universal VR mouse replacement device, that will make your flying experience much better in a simple way. \\ It features a single **knob emulating the mousewheel** and a **ministick to control a cursor** – that means __you can control any knob in the cockpit__ no matter how many of them are there. That also means that you can use your left hand to comfortably operate switches and radios while flying.
+The Simple Pedestal for the MKIV collective base is a universal VR mouse replacement device.
+It will make your flying experience much better in a simple way. \\ It features a single **knob, emulating the mousewheel** and a **ministick, to control the cursor** – This means that __you can control any knob in the cockpit__ no matter how many of them are there. This also means that you can use your left hand to comfortably operate switches and radios during the flight.
-I’ve tried it, and i can say that seriously, this thing is simply epic, and is definitely one of the highlights of the MKIV line. \\ {{http://hc625ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/15627830635082538391043702422025-1024x1024.jpg?300 |}}
+I’ve tried it, and i can say that seriously, this thing is simply epic, and it is definitely one of the highlights of the MKIV line. \\ {{http://hc625ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/15627830635082538391043702422025-1024x1024.jpg?300 |}}
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   * 1 x PEC16-4220F-S0024 encoder
   * 2 x PBS-10B2 buttons
+  * 1 x 6x6x5mm tact button
   * 1 x KY-023 ministick board
   * 1 x Bourns PTD901-2015K-B103 10K resistor
   * 1 x TJ8P8C Ethernet socket
   * 4 x M3x35mm screws and nuts
+  * 4 x M3x10m screws to fix the KY board
   * 1 x Arduino Pro Mini
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 . Insert the pot into its socket.
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-. Install 4 MTS-123 switches, 2 PBS-10-B2 buttons, encoder and a 6x6x5mm tact button into the lid. Leave bottom nuts on the outermost switches. Fix everything with hot glue. Cut an excess length of legs of switches and buttons.
+. Install 4 MTS-123 switches, 2 PBS-10-B2 buttons, encoder and a 6x6x5mm tact button into the lid. Leave bottom nuts on the outermost switches. Fix everything with hot glue. Cut off the excess length of legs of the switches and buttons.
 \\ {{http://hc625ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/15627698101283186166181372842441-1024x1024.jpg?300 }}
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-. Solder the ground wire to all switches and buttons, including the encoder.
+. Solder the ground wire to all switches and buttons, including 2 pins (one of two pins at the bottom and the middle pin at the top) of the encoder. **Note that there's an error on the 1st pic - the GND wire of the pot should be soldered as shown on pic 3!**
 \\ {{http://hc625ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/15627730836328300368345058106497-1024x1024.jpg?300 }}
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-. Solder wires 5,6,7 to RXd,TXd, DTR or the Arduino board.
+. Solder wires 5,6,7 to RXd,TXd, DTR on the Arduino board.
 \\ {{http://hc625ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/15627759721877322093922426534852-1024x1024.jpg?300}}
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-. Solder switches, buttons, and the encoder on the lid as follows (use 13-wire cable):
+. The Lid:
+Solder the switches, buttons, and the encoder, as follows (Use a 13-wire cable):
 \\ {{http://hc625ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/simple_pedestal_arduino.png?300 }}
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-. If everything looks correct, flash the board with its firmware using FT232TL based adapter (or any other) and a UART- Ethernet cable. Connect it to the master controller and look if everything works. If yes, proceed, otherwise check your connections and if the LED on pin 13 was removed!
+. Check that everything looks correct. Flash the board with the firmware using a FT232TL based adapter (or any other) and a UART- Ethernet cable. Connect it to the master controller and check that everything works. If everthing is ok, proceed, otherwise go back, and check your connections, and that the LED on pin 13, was really removed!
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-. Close the lid, fix with 4 M3x35mm sxrews, put knobs on. When attaching the zoom axis knob, center the pot as shown on the pic below.
+. Close the lid. Fix it with 4 M3x35mm sxrews, put the knobs on. When attaching the zoom axis knob, center the pot as shown on the picture below:
 \\ {{http://hc625ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/15627816433331658451582558076678-1024x1024.jpg?300 }}
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-. Calibrate the ministick, to do it, uncomment the following lines in the ''**//g_simple_pedestal//**'' tab of ''**a_master.ino**'' (master controller sketch):
+. Calibrate the ministick: To do this, uncomment the following lines in the ''**//g_simple_pedestal//**'' tab of ''**a_master.ino**'' (master controller sketch):
 <code>Serial.print(x);
 Serial.print(" ");

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