Force Feedback Controller for FPV!!!
Posted on May 3, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Imagine being able to use a sophisticated force feedback controller for your FPV RC model. Using a gyro sensor on the model, the feedback controller not only is able to give the pilot a connected feel with his or her model, but can be connected to give you on-board stability augmentation. With the ForceFly from NGHobbies, you can make the connection between a Logitech Force 3D Pro joystick and your radio’s trainer port. The ForceFly offers many programmable options, such as assigning any channel to any axis of the joystick, model memory and a programmable multi-function hat switch. The on-board 2-axis gyro transmits it’s signal through your video’s audio channel, so this system is limited to models with a video downlink, but the setup should be pretty incredible, as it allows the pilot to really “feel” the flight. Any buffeting or stalling would actually be felt in the controls, giving the pilot a much more connected experience.
