Mobile Driving/Flying Cockpit with Motion and Tactile ( Build )
$$$? Source, please.These spiral flute taps are so much easier!
You just go all the way down and then back out. The cut material is just pushed up the flute in a long strip. Less effort and much less time to complete
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These are not expensive. $15 for a complete metric set from M2-M12.
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I shouldn't be impatient for these. My parts don't ship until tomorrow, but still I'm chomping at the bit to bolt these up to see how they fit. Hurry up and wait 
The outer loop tore off. I probably need to clean the build plate again. I'm so used to just starting a print and walking away. I'm both amazed that I haven't gotten into trouble doing that and that I so rarely see any issues such that when I see anything amiss it surprises me.
The outer loop tore off. I probably need to clean the build plate again. I'm so used to just starting a print and walking away. I'm both amazed that I haven't gotten into trouble doing that and that I so rarely see any issues such that when I see anything amiss it surprises me.
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Do you still need to use cutting fluid? Or can you do it dry?These spiral flute taps are so much easier!
You just go all the way down and then back out. The cut material is just pushed up the flute in a long strip. Less effort and much less time to complete
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I think it's always a good idea to make your bits last longer, but I didn't when I tried it out.
So do as I say, not as I do!
£13.89I quite fancy a nice set of taps, so I click on the link
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And its at times like these I wish I lived across the pond
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I'm glad I got this test fit started. It looks like my parts will be here tomorrow
So far everything looks right. As long as the technical drawings for the linear bearings are correct this should all fit together well.
Right now I'm printing the BK support template.
I'll also need a new Neutrik mount that attaches to the side. So I'll print one of these in Galaxy Black. Not sure if this is the final design for this, but it will be functional.
When everything arrives and I have the frame together, I'll be able to cut and drill the foot plate. I'm debating bring it into the maker space to run the radius mill around the edges. Although mounting a large flat plate like that could be challenging. It would actually be easier to run it through my router. I just don't like the idea of metal shavings falling into the router motor. My new 1/4" roundover bit has a 1/2" shank so I could mount it to my router table, but as I understand it with my router set to it's lowest speed, I could only nibble away at .15mm at a time. I have large suction grip handles that I could use on this large piece of aluminum which will be 580mm x 300mm.
So far everything looks right. As long as the technical drawings for the linear bearings are correct this should all fit together well.
Right now I'm printing the BK support template.
I'll also need a new Neutrik mount that attaches to the side. So I'll print one of these in Galaxy Black. Not sure if this is the final design for this, but it will be functional.
When everything arrives and I have the frame together, I'll be able to cut and drill the foot plate. I'm debating bring it into the maker space to run the radius mill around the edges. Although mounting a large flat plate like that could be challenging. It would actually be easier to run it through my router. I just don't like the idea of metal shavings falling into the router motor. My new 1/4" roundover bit has a 1/2" shank so I could mount it to my router table, but as I understand it with my router set to it's lowest speed, I could only nibble away at .15mm at a time. I have large suction grip handles that I could use on this large piece of aluminum which will be 580mm x 300mm.
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As i know you like nice looking machined stuff, that is well engineered, take a look at the Simtrecs together with my old Sprint’s..
I think they are the nicest looking pedals out there, and i’m superhappy with the feel in use and the level of detail in production.
I was in doubt as i trust Heusinkveld more than any other pedal manufacturer, but i went for it and i’m very happy i did.
I think they are the nicest looking pedals out there, and i’m superhappy with the feel in use and the level of detail in production.
I was in doubt as i trust Heusinkveld more than any other pedal manufacturer, but i went for it and i’m very happy i did.
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There are half a dozen companies making pedals with better appearance. HE couldn't make pedals like that just because of the manufacturing time involved to do all the CNC routing. They have had trouble keeping up with demand with what are likely laser cut steel and stainless steel parts. Granted it's possible part of the issue is with components like their load cells and just manpower to assemble the pedal sets.
There is a difference between manufacturing concerns for mass production and what smaller operations can produce in limited numbers. Just look at the Simgrade R7's. In terms of content in the package for the money they are insane. Lots of high quality materials etc. and at their low production numbers, they are not getting economies of scale, so very likely a smaller profit margin.
All that said. I'm going to stick with my Sprints for the time being.
Cut to size.
Square within 0.1mm
Initial pass with a random orbital sander.
I considered cutting it to 575mm just on the edge of the profile's radius, but I'll think about that later.
Next I'll score centerlines all the way around. Measure the bolt holes and center punch them. Once I have the foot plate drilled, I'll be able to do a complete test build with 3D printed parts to verify everything before making the aluminum mounting brackets.
There is a difference between manufacturing concerns for mass production and what smaller operations can produce in limited numbers. Just look at the Simgrade R7's. In terms of content in the package for the money they are insane. Lots of high quality materials etc. and at their low production numbers, they are not getting economies of scale, so very likely a smaller profit margin.
All that said. I'm going to stick with my Sprints for the time being.
Cut to size.
Square within 0.1mm
Initial pass with a random orbital sander.
I considered cutting it to 575mm just on the edge of the profile's radius, but I'll think about that later.
Next I'll score centerlines all the way around. Measure the bolt holes and center punch them. Once I have the foot plate drilled, I'll be able to do a complete test build with 3D printed parts to verify everything before making the aluminum mounting brackets.
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