VKB-SIM

Finally. It was just as i imagined. Thank you very much VKB for building this.
The conversion of the WWII Throttle to a right handed one is very easy and takes about 15 minutes.
First take out the four screws and disassemble the throttle. It will take some force but it will eventually go apart. Just be cautious not to break anything.


Now it is as simple as it seems. Just put it together in the opposite direction. Turn the Buttons to the other side and so on.


The last step is a destructive one. WARNING!!!. I think you will lose WARRANTY beyond this point.
You cannot install the top plate like intended. Break off the four little security hooks of the top plate. Don't worry. It will still hold "bombenfest" like we say here in Germany.


Shove the plate in and you're good to go.
Fully assembled


Installed onto the THX.


The only drawback of the conversion is that the print is reversed. I am very happy with result an my search for a leftie throttle has ended. Sure the could be more buttons and stuff, but i think this is still great.

Happy you're happy with it Thanks for posting the guide!

I tested it with Star Wars Squadron yesterday and it worked just like i expected. Yes, i'm very happy.

Even though I am a lefty, this all looks so very wrong to me...

Seriously: After nearly 40 years of having to use sticks with my right hand, starting with the Atari VCS, I couldn't imagine switching everything around at this point.


Nice to see this being an option though - unless you're a lefty yourself, you wouldn't know how challenging it can be for us in a world where almost everything is made for right-hand dominant folks.



S.