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Our force sensing joystick design is so unique it’s patented. For use in a multitude of platforms where flexibility and short prototyping cycles are important. Highly reliable and extremely robust in design, with sensitive components distanced from moving parts.
The force-sensing, limited displacement joystick does not rely on displacement, as with traditional joysticks, but rather an applied force, which is translated into a varying voltage signal via simple electronic circuitry. |
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The circuitry can emulate the potentiometers of traditional joysticks, simplifying the interfacing process to multiple platforms, ranging from desktop PC’s to advanced process control computers. Applications include:
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Commerecial and military flight simulation |
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UAV/drone/robotics control |
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Industrial control applications |
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| Limited Displacement JoystickTM (LDJ) (a.k.a. RibbStickTM) |
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Our force sensing, limited displacement design concept, based on the real F-16 side-stick controller. Compatible with a customer provided Thrustmaster Cougar™ grip and electronic interface board, or adaptable to a real SSC grip through the use of the available LDJ-to-SSC adapter accessory. Features include:
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Extremely rugged construction |
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Low cost, affordable alternative to other designs |
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Mounting plate adapts to high-fidelity cockpits, while providing flexibility for a variety of cockpit designs |
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Full realistic SSC forces, adjustable through software |
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Mechanical hysteresis is minimal (inability to return to dead center) |
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| Set-up is easy: Secure the assembly beneath the right console, plug the provided connectors into the Thrustmaster Cougar™ circuit board, and add your Cougar grip. Set your desired maximum forces and sensitivity through the Cougar Control Panel calibration app. |
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| Accessories |
Thrustmaster CougarTM Tailpiece Adapter
This bronze cast adapter replaces the standard Cougar grip tailpiece and provides a realistic 13-degree forward lean to the grip. The tailpiece adapter accepts the original 5-pin, mini-DIN connector from the stock Cougar tailpiece, maintaining compatibility with the LDJ connector. |
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LDJ-to-SSC Adapter
This aluminum adapter allows the use of a real customer supplied F-16 SSC grip with the LDJ. The adapter does not include a wiring socket, but does incorporate a ½” pass-through hole for extending the wiring from the grip. |
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| Documentation |
| Click here to download the instructions to install our Joysticks. |
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