http://hc625ma.org/wiki/ 2026-04-19T12:31:24+00:00 http://hc625ma.org/wiki/ http://hc625ma.org/wiki/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2021-03-14T22:04:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_base&rev=1615755889&do=diff Simchair MKIV collective lever base classic Components * 1 x 10x10mm aluminum square pipe (200mm length for single throttle) * 1 x SS495A1 hall sensor * 1 x MTS-103 ON-OFF-ON switch * 1 x 6x6x4mm square magnet (or 5x5x5mm) * 1 x M6x70mm screw text/html 2021-06-11T23:48:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_base_evo_i2c&rev=1623448096&do=diff This manual will appear soon - meanwhile, use the MKIV EVO USB Collective base manual with printed parts of the EVO I2C base. Except for redesigned plastic parts, the only difference is mode switches are connected to pins 4,5,6,7 of the pro mini, just like the USB version. text/html 2022-05-30T00:59:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_base_evo_usb&rev=1653865157&do=diff Simchair MKIV EVO USB collective lever base Components * 1 x 10x10mm aluminum square pipe (200mm length for single throttle) * 1 x SS495A1 hall sensor * 2 x MTS-103 ON-OFF-ON switch * 1 x 6x6x4mm square magnet (or 5x5x5mm) * 1 x M6x70mm screw text/html 2021-04-17T02:33:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_body_single-throttle-for-integrated-heads-se&rev=1618619581&do=diff This manual will appear soon. Meanwhile, use the Single throttle lever body for integrated heads manual with new printed parts of the Simple collective SE. text/html 2019-09-22T22:55:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_body_single-throttle-for-integrated-heads&rev=1569185720&do=diff Simchair MKIV collective single throttle lever body for integrated heads This manual describes the process of building a single throttle lever body for compact integrated heads. These heads are not interchangeable with others, but they are lighter, more compact, and allow for better portability. Such levers do not require counterweights and thus they can also be (theoretically) used with motion platforms. text/html 2020-08-27T09:07:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_body_single-throttle-physical-idle-stop-latch&rev=1598512071&do=diff Simchair MKIV collective single throttle lever body with a physical idle stop detent This manual describes the process of building a single throttle lever body, with interchangeable heads, and a physical idle-stop detent latch. This manual was ported from the MKIII version, so you will see the MKIII collective base in the pictures: please ignore this. text/html 2019-10-15T00:17:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_body_single-throttle-physical-idle-stop-latch_b206&rev=1571091468&do=diff Simchair MKIV collective single throttle lever body with a physical idle stop detent, Bell 206 style This manual describes the process of building a single throttle lever body, with interchangeable heads, and a physical idle-stop detent latch. This manual was ported from the MKIII version, so you will see the MKIII collective base in the pictures: please ignore this. text/html 2019-09-24T23:54:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_body_single-throttle-tactile-idle_stop-mark&rev=1569362043&do=diff Simchair MKIV collective single throttle lever body with tactile idle stop mark This manual describes the process of building a single throttle lever body, with interchangeable heads, and a tactile idle-stop mark. This manual was ported from the MKIII version, so you will see the MKIII collective base in the pictures; photos in this guide were taken from the guide for a lever with a latch mod, so depicted throttle will have a pin for a latch - please ignore this. text/html 2020-03-20T21:54:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_body_twin-throttle&rev=1584737689&do=diff Simchair MKIV collective twin throttle lever body with tactile mark detents This manual describes the process of building a twin throttle lever body, with interchangeable heads, and a physical idle-stop detent latch. This manual was ported from the MKIII version, so you will see the MKIII collective base in the pictures. (Please ignore this). text/html 2019-11-02T21:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_head_b206&rev=1572726117&do=diff Bell 206 scale collective head Summary This is a scale Bell 206 collective head! It's made using photos with measurements, so it should be really close to the real one. It's quite simple, but really has everything you need to fly helicopters (if used with the lever body with a physical throttle latch). This head supports the mode switch function for the starter button and GOV RPM switch. text/html 2021-04-05T00:19:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_head_b407&rev=1617574749&do=diff Bell 407 scale collective head Summary This is a semi-scale Bell 407 style head. This version is modeled after the 407GXP switch panel, as it has more buttons on it than others. From what I've seen, there are a lot of variants of this head with different buttons on it. Proportions should be accurate, with some minimal deviation needed to adapt the head to the existing simchair MKIV collective lever body with a physical latch. text/html 2019-12-07T23:53:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_head_b412&rev=1575759190&do=diff Bell 412 Style Collective Head About Collective Heads A collective head is a device that is mounted onto the top of the collective lever 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 text/html 2019-10-27T20:58:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_head_compact&rev=1572206306&do=diff Compact collective head Summary This head is perfect for motion platform users, as it can be used without a counterweight, or even without the pneumatic mod (although I do highly recommend the latter!). It also works well, as a generic gaming device – The shape allows using it as a throttle lever on a single-engine airplane when mounted to the GUNDE chair onto the Malinda mount at 30 degrees. text/html 2019-11-25T00:40:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_head_simple&rev=1574638815&do=diff Simchair MKIV simple collective integrated head Summary 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 … text/html 2021-04-06T02:43:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_head_simple_se&rev=1617669791&do=diff Simchair MKIV simple collective integrated head Second Edition Summary 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 an 8-way hat switch, that is mapped to a total of 24 buttons when used with MKIV base mode switch, and support for multiple throttle axes (2 at the moment) with MKIV EVO throttle mode switch. It supports advanced throttle features (software idle-stop detent) a… text/html 2024-03-30T08:44:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_head_uh-1&rev=1711784640&do=diff UH-1 Huey Style Collective Head About Collective Heads A collective head is a device, that is mounted onto the top of the collective lever 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 text/html 2020-02-12T21:18:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_pedestal_simple&rev=1581538704&do=diff Simple Pedestal 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 the simple pedestal. If you use radios often, please try this one instead: text/html 2019-09-15T21:08:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_pedestal_vrmax2&rev=1568574509&do=diff Simple Pedestal 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 the text/html 2020-02-21T19:31:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_collective_pneumatic-mod&rev=1582309877&do=diff Pneumatic actuator mod for collective levers Summary This mod makes collective levers perfect. Please consider to give it a whirl! This mod is compatible with all MKIII, and MKIV levers. For levers with integrated heads, the mod should be used without a counterweight. text/html 2021-01-07T10:25:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_cyclic_base&rev=1610011527&do=diff Simchair MKIV cyclic base Summary This is a cyclic base, designed to simulate movements a pilot does in a real helicopter. A regular desktop joystick is tilted, while in a real heli its more like a forward/sideways/backward movement. You barely have to move the stick to fly, it's more like applying pressure to it, so the nature of movements differs quite a bit and is closer to the real one and much more enjoyable with a long stick. If you stretch the stick of your desktop joystick, you have … text/html 2021-01-22T20:16:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_cyclic_grip-b8&rev=1611342963&do=diff B8 flight stick Summary The B-8 / MC-2 Grip has become the most popular control grip in aviation. This grip has seen action in fixed-wing aircraft such as the A-10, and rotary-wing aircraft manufactured in the United States and abroad. It is a fully operational remix of a very nice B8 grip replica, originally by schrodingers_cat from Thingiverse. The trigger has two positions: half-press (intercom) and full-press with a click (radio push to talk). When the trigger is fully pressed, a half-pre… text/html 2020-11-27T22:14:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_master_controller&rev=1606511652&do=diff MKIV MASTER CONTROLLER Summary The MKIV master controller is designed to be stackable - unlike the MKIII version, we can use any number of them and assign any device to any controller. Standard helicopter setup fits a single board - even with the VRMaxII pedestal. If you feel that you want a faster response from the controls, just add another box and move some of your devices there. Please remember, that for the force trim and sensitivity switch to work, both the cyclic and the pedals need to … text/html 2021-03-06T10:35:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_master_controller_v2&rev=1615023317&do=diff MKIV MASTER CONTROLLER V2A Summary The MKIV master controller V2 is a successor of the first version. It features 5 ports for your peripherals, one of which can be used for flashing their firmware (in version V2A), and a durable USB-B socket. A separate flashing cable is no longer needed. This version of the controller is compatible with all peripherals including MKIII ones, except for VRMax collective head, which was replaced with the VRMax pedestal that does its job much better. text/html 2020-02-08T19:42:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_sens_control_panel&rev=1581187369&do=diff Simchair MKIV cyclic / pedals sensitivity (rates) control panel Summary This panel allows you to set the sensitivity (rates) of your cyclic and pedals precisely, in a linear way: Make adjustments with the knobs, until your physical stick/pedals movements will roughly correspond to the on-screen ones, or in the way that you find most comfortable. text/html 2021-04-28T14:05:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:guide_simchair3_pedals&rev=1619611532&do=diff Helicopter pedals Summary FIXME Special features * pseudo force trim support for both rubber-bands based and spring-loaded versions (different modes) * in-flight sensitivity switching support Components * Y1 * 300x10x20mm aluminum square pipe text/html 2021-04-21T00:13:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:misc_assembly_sequence&rev=1618956797&do=diff How to use this page This page provides a description of recommended configurations of Simchair hardware, along with suggested order of building things. The best way is to use it along with the Simchair MKIV modules list simultaneously so you can see all of the available options. text/html 2021-10-15T20:47:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:misc_donor_shop&rev=1634323628&do=diff Donation shop While it's perfectly possible to build the Simchair from parts and hardware components available at your place, or aliexpress, or eBay, or wherever, if you like what I do and want to support the effort - I ask you to consider buying something from me (or making a text/html 2021-05-13T00:10:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://hc625ma.org/wiki/doku.php?id=simchair4:misc_modules_list&rev=1620857427&do=diff Simchair MKIV modules list Here are all of Simchair MKIV modules, some of them are yet to be ported from the MKIII version. Please consult the MKIII and MKIV manuals on the site, and feel free to port existing / add new documentation to the wiki. Modules with MKIII in their name are yet to be ported/upgraded to the MKIV version. MKIII pedals can be used with MKIV software without any issues.