furyphoto
08-24-2006, 02:44 PM
I am new to heli and sims, and I wanted to simulate the real thing as much as possible. I searched the forums, and didn't find anything about this, so here it is!
How to Modify your interlink controller to remove the ratcheting on the collective for heli flight!
So your collective gimbal won't click stop, like a real heli TX
It's real easy, all you will need is a medium or small phillips (STAR) screwdriver (I actually used 2, a medium for the back cover, and a small for the ratchet bar.
1 - Unplug your controller from the computer!!! :shock:
2 - Remove the 4 screws on the back of your interlink, and lift back cover off gently (there is nothing attached to the back cover, so it should com off easily)
3 - Locate the little metal bar that puts pressure on the collective gimbal. you will see that this little bar puts pressure on the grooves on the back of the gimbal to give the ratchet feel.
4 - Remove the screw, and lift the bar out. (if you are convinced that you will never want to put it back to how it was, you can throw this away)
4B -If you don't want to get rid of the bar, turn it 180 degrees, and screw it back into place. this way it will not get lost, and if you ever want to put it back (although I don't know why!) you will know where it is!
5 - Replace the back cover and screws, being careful not to strip the plastic that the screws hold it to.
6 - Fly your sim like a real heli pilot! :glasses:
Photo Attached for reference.
PS, I have never actually touched a real TX so I don't know how the feel matches, It might feel a little loose, but 2 flights on my sim and I like it much better already!
-A
How to Modify your interlink controller to remove the ratcheting on the collective for heli flight!
So your collective gimbal won't click stop, like a real heli TX
It's real easy, all you will need is a medium or small phillips (STAR) screwdriver (I actually used 2, a medium for the back cover, and a small for the ratchet bar.
1 - Unplug your controller from the computer!!! :shock:
2 - Remove the 4 screws on the back of your interlink, and lift back cover off gently (there is nothing attached to the back cover, so it should com off easily)
3 - Locate the little metal bar that puts pressure on the collective gimbal. you will see that this little bar puts pressure on the grooves on the back of the gimbal to give the ratchet feel.
4 - Remove the screw, and lift the bar out. (if you are convinced that you will never want to put it back to how it was, you can throw this away)
4B -If you don't want to get rid of the bar, turn it 180 degrees, and screw it back into place. this way it will not get lost, and if you ever want to put it back (although I don't know why!) you will know where it is!
5 - Replace the back cover and screws, being careful not to strip the plastic that the screws hold it to.
6 - Fly your sim like a real heli pilot! :glasses:
Photo Attached for reference.
PS, I have never actually touched a real TX so I don't know how the feel matches, It might feel a little loose, but 2 flights on my sim and I like it much better already!
-A