Looking for non-functioning HOTAS controllers.

[[FAC]Ghost129er]

Hi all,

As the title says, I am in search of controllers (X-55/X-56 preferably but others are welcome too) HOTAS controllers that are not working/malfunctioning/have issues.

 

Reason is as I'm planning on doing a custom HOTAS system but need a base of some sort (mostly the shells/frame) for my own HOTAS system as 3d printing is way off budget and sales on e-bay are good but when it comes to shipping I'm paying 3 times the item's cost for just shipping.

Kindly post here or PM me if you have anything that's in such a condition (which I doubt, but is still wroth a shot asking).


-Ghost

[Sokol1]

Best for this purpose is CH controllers, as their construction is very sturdy, with good quality switches use simple wiring - reuse their HATS is easy, just a  5x4 diode matrix, in Saitek's internal wiring is  a mess, PITA to understand, and switches quality not so good.

Best is that CH gameport - that may you find for low price in eBay; is too suitable, as your are going to install new USB controller (e.g. Freejoy, MMjoy2, Easyjoy32, BU0836....) 

[[FAC]Ghost129er]

Hi @Sokol1,

Thanks for the info and suggestion - trust me, once you've mucked with the Immobilizer/wiring for an E36/any car honestly, nothing is a mess to understand and screw around. As for Saitek/Logitech's quality, that is there, no denying it being an owner of a Cyborg Evo Force from Saitek...

I may drop this idea as a member here has offered some kind help so let's see.


-Ghost

[Sokol1]

Reuse (good) old stick is a reasonable cheap way to have a "new", customized.

~13 years ago I "modernize" a CH CombatStick + PRO Throttle (gameport versions) using a BU0836 USB controller. 

https://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2334380/ch-gameport-gear-bu0836-my-new-usb-hotas-phoenix

More recently did the same of CH FigherStick (Mac version) using Arduino PRO Micro + MMjoy2 firmware.

 

Rel4y (from Germany) has USB controllers ( with Arduino PRO Micro) and contacless sensor (Magneto Resistance KMZ-41 like the ones used in GVL224 throttles) for CH's.

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4432938&postcount=113