Force feedback yoke
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Force feedback yoke
Anyone know of such a product. Any ideas why CH has not come out with FFB on their yokes? It would complete the package in my opinion..Just a thought.. Commments?
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FFB uses motors...
FFB anything uses motors and also puts wear and tear on the device. It was probably considered and dropped for reliability and warranty reasons. Why dont you wander on over to CH Products and ask them directly then report back to us on your findings as a service to the entire Surclaro community. I am sure simming minds want to know
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Not that I am demanding...
Not that I am demanding, but a brief explanation of their marketing logic or a few of the design protests to that decision would have been enlightening. Oh well, a niche market for those who are interested.
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Research Stats - Please Have a look!!!
Hello everybody,
My name is Asveen Seebooa and I am an undergraduate mechanical engineering student. I am trying to develop a new flight control wheel (yoke) for my final year project and I wish to do a survey with all those who are flight sim fanatics…
Please take your time:
1 What is your age?
2 Apart from flight simulation, do you play any other games as frequently?
3 What rating would you give yourself as a flight sim pilot?
A Novice
B Expert
C Professional
4 What platform and simulator do you use? (E.g. PC + Microsoft Flight Sim)
5 Do you have any flight control hardware?
6 If “Yes”, what are they? (E.g. Logitech Force 3D, CH Yoke, Sidewinder Joystick etc.)
7 If “No”, what flight control hardware would you prefer to buy in the near future?
8 What is your preferred way of shopping for flight simulation accessories? (E.g. E-bay, Manufacturer’s website, etc.)
9 If you had to purchase one of the following, which one would you go for:
A Flight Sim Yoke USB from CH Products - $149.95
(Please refer - http://www.flyelite.com/hardware.php?product_id=26)
B Elite Mooney Yoke USB - $520
(Please refer - http://www.flyelite.com/hardware.php?product_id=22)
C ELITE Pro Panel SE Flight Console USB - $1,195
(Please refer - http://www.flyelite.com/hardware.php?product_id=12)
D ELITE Pro Panel II Flight Console USB - $2,195
(Please refer - http://www.flyelite.com/hardware.php?product_id=11)
10 What do you believe would take home based flight simulation to the next level? (Visual sense or sense of feel?)
Thank you very much for your time
My name is Asveen Seebooa and I am an undergraduate mechanical engineering student. I am trying to develop a new flight control wheel (yoke) for my final year project and I wish to do a survey with all those who are flight sim fanatics…
Please take your time:
1 What is your age?
2 Apart from flight simulation, do you play any other games as frequently?
3 What rating would you give yourself as a flight sim pilot?
A Novice
B Expert
C Professional
4 What platform and simulator do you use? (E.g. PC + Microsoft Flight Sim)
5 Do you have any flight control hardware?
6 If “Yes”, what are they? (E.g. Logitech Force 3D, CH Yoke, Sidewinder Joystick etc.)
7 If “No”, what flight control hardware would you prefer to buy in the near future?
8 What is your preferred way of shopping for flight simulation accessories? (E.g. E-bay, Manufacturer’s website, etc.)
9 If you had to purchase one of the following, which one would you go for:
A Flight Sim Yoke USB from CH Products - $149.95
(Please refer - http://www.flyelite.com/hardware.php?product_id=26)
B Elite Mooney Yoke USB - $520
(Please refer - http://www.flyelite.com/hardware.php?product_id=22)
C ELITE Pro Panel SE Flight Console USB - $1,195
(Please refer - http://www.flyelite.com/hardware.php?product_id=12)
D ELITE Pro Panel II Flight Console USB - $2,195
(Please refer - http://www.flyelite.com/hardware.php?product_id=11)
10 What do you believe would take home based flight simulation to the next level? (Visual sense or sense of feel?)
Thank you very much for your time

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Re: Research Stats - Please Have a look!!!
1) 16
2) Absolutely!
3) Few choices, but rather a "B" than "A".
4) Well, MFS9 lol and Falcon 4.0 Allied Force at the moment.
5) Yup
6) Logitech Extreme 3D Pro.
7) -
8) Some kind of shop, a physical one.
9) A of course, because of the price (which is still too much for me. these guys should be competed with!)
Good luck!
2) Absolutely!
3) Few choices, but rather a "B" than "A".
4) Well, MFS9 lol and Falcon 4.0 Allied Force at the moment.
5) Yup
6) Logitech Extreme 3D Pro.
7) -
8) Some kind of shop, a physical one.
9) A of course, because of the price (which is still too much for me. these guys should be competed with!)
Good luck!

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Several years ago, I purchased a Force-Feedback joystick. I tried it for about two or three days and returned it to the store because the sucker would not stop vibrating. Even if I wanted to grab a glass of milk and a bite of cookie, the sucker kept going and going and going.
I agree that a force feedback yoke would be a great idea. Perhaps they will be out someday.
While you are holding your breath, you may wish to consider what I just bought last Saturday. This Butt Kicker makes the whole chair vibrate (connected to the Center/Subwoofer port in the back of your computer). It works best in Cockpit or Virtual Cockpit mode. There is very little base sounds in the Spot Plane view. At least now, I can drink my milk and eat cookies (however I have to be extra careful with the crumbs because the vibrating chair tends to shake them all over the room).
http://www.fspilotshop.com/product_info ... cts_id=264
I agree that a force feedback yoke would be a great idea. Perhaps they will be out someday.
While you are holding your breath, you may wish to consider what I just bought last Saturday. This Butt Kicker makes the whole chair vibrate (connected to the Center/Subwoofer port in the back of your computer). It works best in Cockpit or Virtual Cockpit mode. There is very little base sounds in the Spot Plane view. At least now, I can drink my milk and eat cookies (however I have to be extra careful with the crumbs because the vibrating chair tends to shake them all over the room).


http://www.fspilotshop.com/product_info ... cts_id=264
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CAPTAIN--CIVIL AIR PATROL
...Emergency Services Training Officer
...Instructor at the Florida Wing Conference 2012.
...Mission Observer (front right seat)
...Air Operations Branch Director
...Flew several times in a Cessna 182 with G1000 (maintaining the MFD).
...Attended two day class conducted by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
...Completed training for Flight Line Marshall, Flight Release Officer, and Mission Radio Operator.
You should visit your local Civil Air Patrol Squadron and complete an application for membership.
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Please watch this video that my son made of a Discovery Flight from Albert Whitted Airport (my home base). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EMUg1jiCss
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Please check out scenery that I helped develop for Albert Whitted Airport http://www.surclaro.com/download.php?query=KSPG&op=search&cid=
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Check out this article in Air and Space Magazine concerning Albert Whitted Airport:
http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/The-Airport-That-Wouldnt-Die.html
CH FFB Controllers
Ch made a FFB controller several years ago, but had trouble producing drivers when 98 went to 200 then XP as the controllers, were analog. when directx went through their rapid growth from 3 to v 9 C H dropped the serial port versions of all their stuff.
I loved that stick coupled with a pro throttle it was bulletproof, but it did generate alot of heat.
I loved that stick coupled with a pro throttle it was bulletproof, but it did generate alot of heat.
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First... Welcome aboard SurClaro.com
Now the teeth, posting in a three year old topic about serial based controllers that by most practical applications are far beyond obsolete is not the best introduction you could make.
Not trying to put you off, yes your posts matter. Take some time, look around a bit, I know you have things to offer better than this post.
If you are not familiar with web boards, sometimes there is a reason a topic is three years old.
Now the teeth, posting in a three year old topic about serial based controllers that by most practical applications are far beyond obsolete is not the best introduction you could make.
Not trying to put you off, yes your posts matter. Take some time, look around a bit, I know you have things to offer better than this post.
If you are not familiar with web boards, sometimes there is a reason a topic is three years old.

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heh
But....were you any less relevant when you were three years old? I still have my Wingman Force 3D, I have it wrapped up now cause it's still in perfect working order. I do not have the force presently due to the presence of a two year old. Believe it or not, Mr. Saitek twenty dollar special is proving amazingly resilient to physical abuse and dust. Furthermore, dead threads sometimes produce some real jewels. Now, as stated above we are not about harvesting corpses, but I personally wouldnt want to put you off for a common flub. btw.....I wonder what is the world's record for oldest thread revived on accident?
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Re: Force feedback yoke
Force Feedback yokes can be purchased from Flight Link. They cost approx $720.00 US for the base model to around $2000.00 for a model with most light plane controls.
Re: Force feedback yoke
Richy
I made an incorrect post. The Flight link yoke is not forcefeedback. However, Flight Illusion is the company that makes a forcefeedback yoke. It is only a couple of months old and I think it is very expensive. The website is flightillusion.com.
km
I made an incorrect post. The Flight link yoke is not forcefeedback. However, Flight Illusion is the company that makes a forcefeedback yoke. It is only a couple of months old and I think it is very expensive. The website is flightillusion.com.
km
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Re: Force feedback yoke
I am toying with the idea of FFB on controls at the moment ,I will keep you in the loop on my progress
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Re: Force feedback yoke
good!