I wonder if it would be possible/practical to develop a hardware add-on for the FSSB R3 to add a force sensing Z axis to the unit.
This would probably take the form of a torque transducer that bolts between the R3 and the joystick base, and appears to the PC as an additional Z axis.
The Z axis is a source of control creep/interference with mechanical sticks, but will likely be less of an issue with a force stick where the user is more able to exercise fine muscle control.
This mainly for the increasing number of folk building sim pits for axis heavy space titles like Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen.
Device to add an additional force sensing axis to the R3
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Re: Device to add an additional force sensing axis to the R3
Hi DragonFire
We are working on this add-on , so I only can tell you that we agree with it.
Dragon
We are working on this add-on , so I only can tell you that we agree with it.
Dragon
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Re: Device to add an additional force sensing axis to the R3
I'd be interested in this as well. Keep us tied in.
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Re: Device to add an additional force sensing axis to the R3
Keep in mind that for us dual stickers it would also be nice to have a spacer available to use in the other side to keep the heights the same. Pitch/roll on the right stick, yaw on pedals, and XYZ translations on the left stick.
Also, I'm curious as to how thick you think it might be? From reading elsewhere on this board it sounds like using an extension isn't really recommended.
Also, I'm curious as to how thick you think it might be? From reading elsewhere on this board it sounds like using an extension isn't really recommended.
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Re: Device to add an additional force sensing axis to the R3
What I wonder as well is... the base is designed to allow such an added axis? Or will we have to buy a new base?
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Re: Device to add an additional force sensing axis to the R3
Looking forward to this as well.
I hope it is a relatively seamless add on to the products already offered as i have just purchased.
I hope it is a relatively seamless add on to the products already offered as i have just purchased.