Flight Link Control Series 4 Replica (I know ! yet another build)

stuart mackay · Post by **stuart mackay** » 31 Mar 2023, 23:07

Rob, are these the sticks from RS that you used?

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/joysticks/4679032

RobertC · Post by **RobertC** » 01 Apr 2023, 10:23

Hi Stuart

Yep they’re the ones , I modified one for the throttle , and the wiring harness I also altered ,they’re covered in glue gun glue which is easily removed ..
Any probs I can guide you through

stuart mackay · Post by **stuart mackay** » 01 Apr 2023, 17:05

Oh No!. What have I said yes to!
3 basket case Series 4s and the plan is to try and restore all three as Two 5 ch single sticks and One 4 ch single sticks.

Planning on using GTS Encoder/Lemon 2.4 Module for the single sticks and a Digispark/Lemon 2.4 for the twin stick!

Anyone got any 3 axis FLC stick end caps? Mr Kitchen perhaps?

Planning just to repaint the satin black on a couple of them to preserve some level of patina and originality!

In for a penny, in for a pound! Watch for updates

RobertC · Post by **RobertC** » 01 Apr 2023, 21:47

Looks very much like you have your hands very full then Stuart,.

You will find the spring tension on the RS (Apem) stick units quite strong compared to original FLC ones , but trying to deal with Apem as a company , I found them not very helpful, their discount was worse than the RS prices , and the option of spares or even purchasing parts was non existent ..

stuart mackay · Post by **stuart mackay** » 02 Apr 2023, 14:42

Hopefully wont need to go there on the sticks as rebuilt the original 3 axis for the one that is being kept as an analogue system for display only.
Repainted the satin black and polished out the scratches on the silver part of the cases.
Here are the results so far...