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Quad-Bearing Gimbal Joystick on sale today.

PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
edited 2014-02-05 12:47 in General Discussion
One sale today for 20% off.

I ordered one for a upcoming project, and I am very satisfied with the fit and finish. It's got the same feel as my Optic 6. And good price today.

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  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2014-02-05 12:47
    I also have one of these. They're really nice. You can use the vertical axis as a throttle if you want but it's optional. The spring return to center can be "turned off". If used as a throttle it will work as an airplane throttle with clicks or as a heli throttle without clicks. There are two different tension bars to choose from so either type can be used.

    I thought I had a couple of nice remotes but this joystick appears better made than the ones in my nice remotes.

    The pots are 5K and appear to a very common size (the same shaft size as the servo pots I've seen). If you manage to wear the pots out, they shouldn't be too hard to replace (I temporary removed one to check).

    The one feature I'm not thrilled with is the end piece one grasps with their fingers. It looks (and feels) like a torture device. These can be easily modified, replaced or turned upside down (they haven't bothered me enough to do anything about them).
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