Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System (In Development)

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby rrohde » Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:45

@boRada: I read today on the German DCS forum that VPC requires pre-payment with a lead-time of 90 days for delivery.
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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby TapTwo » Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:15

Shouldn't this thread be about the TECS rather than business practices? Should we attempt to keep this thread on topic?

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby blatherman » Tue Mar 26, 2019 16:31

I know the TECS is a long way off, but I'm curious if an overall size/dimension of the base has been finalized...specifically I'm curious if the underside attachment points have been set. I'm finalizing my controller mounting scheme and was wondering if the holes either mimic an existing throttle (Warthog or TWCS), or if they're unique to the TECS. Thx!

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby boRada » Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:32

I'm afraid to say that the dimensions are 100% defined. I hope so. At the moment, the TWCS layout has individual mounting points and they are located at the bottom of the case.
But in the end it will be known only at the last stage of design. Now we are dealing with the left and right grips-this is the most difficult in this device and the rest of the layout depends on it.

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby blatherman » Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:26

Copy all, thx. I figured it might not be finalized, but it was worth a try. Cheers!

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby marivx » Fri May 03, 2019 12:37

any NEWS ????????

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby boRada » Fri May 03, 2019 15:51

We're working...

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby DawnWing » Mon May 06, 2019 23:19

Will you guys release new blackbox for the HOTAS system?
I mean the 2 (joystick and grip) connect into 1 blackbox or HOTAS & pedal into 1 blackbox... ?

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby UIV » Tue May 07, 2019 5:09

Current Blackbox can do it. No need to wait for the new version.

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby blatherman » Thu May 09, 2019 5:30

I assume that means the TECS will plug into the "Bus" port?

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby UIV » Thu May 09, 2019 9:07

Have different ways how to combine 2 joysticks together. Can use the bus port.

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby aniron » Fri May 10, 2019 8:58

I realize you have had bad experience with DIY:ers before, but could you be persuaded to release a specification/pinout for the bus port, joystick port and grip connector?

I understand there would be a way to attach a grip directly to it without passing through a base, which would be quite useful for e.g. helicopter sims.

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby UIV » Fri May 10, 2019 10:40

Grips can connect to the Blackbox directly.
4-pins BUS connector
1 - GND
2 - Shield
3 - VCC
4 - Signal

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Re: Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System

Postby UIV » Fri May 10, 2019 10:43

GF (revB) pinout
Black - GND
Red - VCC
Yellow - Signal
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