Thrustmaster Warthog Stick Extension

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Update (9 Aug 2019): I have uploaded the most recent designs that include some dramatic changes. I had to forego the 20 degree index as it was proving too difficult to keep up with so many disparate designs, but 25 is by far the most accurate to military aircraft and the most bio-mechanically accurate. Also, after extensive "field testing" the first versions were failing at the lock collar, so I resigned the lock to include a "ramp" or "wedge" design to eliminate stress induced on the flange. That has been incorporated in all the designs along with extensive internal gusseting at the base. With that failure point solved, BFM introduced failures at the second bend just below where the stick connects. To combat that failure, I increased wall thickness and I added the upper, external gusset. These changes along with printing in PETG with 90% infill and 4 layer wall thickness should solve most of the failure issues. That said, I am reluctant to further strengthen it as it will move failures to the Thrustmaster joystick base which begins to get far more expensive. If you have questions or thoughts on the design, please comment to keep making them better. Thanks and enjoy! Several designs for Thrustmaster Warthog Stick Extensions. This seeks to solve the problem of the lack of flight sim specific seats. Since most flight simulator seats serve dual purpose as driving simulator seats, there is no meaningful way to mount a control stick in between your legs and put the stick in a bio-mechanically accurate position. This extension brings the control stick back 100mm and up 90mm. There are two right hand indexed versions (one with gusset and one without), indexed toward the right shoulder at 25 degrees and a left hand index for those that want to fly an Airbus or C-17 (named LH 25). In order to get the correct control feel and setup you'll need to create your own extension cable and you'll need an updated spring in the base of the TM Stick. I recommend the blue spring from Warthog-Extensions-By-Sahaj.com: https://warthog-extensions-by-sahaj.com/shop/warthog-blue-springs/ You'll need a male and female solder-on 5 pin mini din plug from Digikey: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cui-inc/MD-50/CP-2050-ND/96914 https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cui-inc/MD-50J/CP-2150-ND/96926 Finally, you'll need a good, stranded, 5 conductor (8”-9”) wire to solder between connectors: https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/power-wires/pvc-jacketed-5-conductor-22-awg-power-wire-pp-frpvc-gray/1901/4493/