Gf-tq6

[sas550]

I've just ordered a GF-TQ6. Anyone else using it? If so what's your opinion?

[Tomlin]

Well, since youve already ordered, it wont matter since you will know yourself soon!~

However, I am considering ordering the RMK for it for the TQ on my Learjet sim.

Let us know what you think!

[Tim]

Works well for me. Only complaint is the lack of a detent stop for engine idle.

I have the throttles assigned and calibrated (max, idle, and reverse) via FSUIPC, not FS or GF Config. I have to be very careful not to pull the throttles into reverse when idling the engines.

I'm sure there are more realistic looking quadrants but the GF unit can be configured for many different aircraft throttle configurations.

Hope this helps,

Richard

[sas550]

I have the throttles assigned and calibrated (max, idle, and reverse) via FSUIPC, not FS or GF Config. I have to be very careful not to pull the throttles into reverse when idling the engines.

Richard

Tnx for your reply. How come you're not using the smaller levers for reverse? Should be possible in fsuipc aswell. Not 100% sure though.

[Tim]

Hi Anders,

My sim is modeled after a twin turbo prop. The GF levers are assigned to Throttle, Condition, and Mixture. No extra levers available so I just pull the throttle levers full back for reverse.

Richard

[James Twomey]

Hello,

I have been using my GF TQ6 for about five years now and I have been enjoying it very much. Becuase it is not the most expensive TQ around, you will find that you need to calibrate it once in a while and also tighten up the lever points once in a great while. (either that or i just use mine beyond manufactured sugggested hours...LOL)

[Michael Carter]

Does it come with a MTBO rating? ;)

[Tomlin]

More and more Im thinking of using the RMK kit for my TQ project coming up soon. I had planned on using the pots out of an old usb joystick for the project but Im not so sure now since they are rotary and most of you guys seem to suggest using slider pots for TQ's.

Quick question- on the GoFlight TQ6 rmk (http://www.goflightinc.com/order/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=66)

What kind and where do you get the slider pots from?

[Michael Carter]

I used a commercial-grade Panasonic linear taper 100mm slide pot.

They were bought off of e-bay. I think Digi-Key may still carry them, but Mouser does not.

When I get home from work tonight I'll check the extra I have and see if there is a part number on it.

You'll eliminate the use of gears with the slide pots. You just have to have the right geometry to get nearly the full throw out of the pot. The longer the throw you have, the more precise your power settings can be.

[Tomlin]

You'll eliminate the use of gears with the slide pots. You just have to have the right geometry to get nearly the full throw out of the pot. The longer the throw you have, the more precise your power settings can be.

This makes it worth it to me, I'd say!

Thanks for that input!

[Michael Carter]

I'm sorry there is no part number on the pot. It's labled as B10K which means it's "B" taper or linear and is a 10K ohm resistance. The tolerance on this particular pot was +/-10% which is pretty good without going to a linear transducer. Most consumer-grade pots are +/-20%.

These were purchased for a pro audio board and I bought them from a studio in L.A. that had them on e-Bay.

It's a Panasonic pot and built like a tank. The wiper rides on two heavy duty stainless steel rails that make it feel like its riding on ice. Try a search, or try contacting Digi-Key. I checked on this part at Digi-Key, but they don't have the correct taper in this model.

You may have to search some to find a pair. You can have the one I have for free, but one won't do you any good without another identical pot.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/PanpotB10K.jpg

[Tomlin]

Wow, that thing looks huge!

Well, at the least I now know to look for 10k pots. I will do some searching, but may have to come back here for some encouragement and confirmation on the right product prior to ordering. Biggest thing for me is know that it will be compatible with the GF TQ6 rmk.

[Michael Carter]

Even if you can't locate this particular pot, make sure you get a B taper. Those are the linear models.