Mod for quick removable control stick co pilot side

[ron sterba]

Does anyone have a way of making a quick removable passenger control stick in rv9a. One rver said he used a depressing pin like on on tent poles when expanding the tent legs.not sure where I could find such a product.
No stick makes it handy to get extra room in the front seat when carry a large box or working under the panel. I have just one push to talk button on that grip so I would have to make a connector maybe small sub D or molex connector.
Thanks guys

Ron in oregon

[kevinh]

For the connector I used a 1/4" phonojack inside the stick - mounted so it automatically plugged/unplugged when the stick was installed (less hassle than Molex).

[C-FAH Q]

FYI

https://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/sb07-2-6.pdf

[WingsOnWheels]

Originally Posted by kevinh

For the connector I used a 1/4" phonojack inside the stick - mounted so it automatically plugged/unplugged when the stick was installed (less hassle than Molex).

That is a great idea. Have any pictures?

To the OP, the "tent pole button" method is what I am using. The buttons are available from McMasterCarr. They come in a pack of 10 so I have spares. If you PM me your address I can toss one in the mail if you decide to go that direction.

[Sam Buchanan]

Originally Posted by ron sterba

Does anyone have a way of making a quick removable passenger control stick in rv9a. One rver said he used a depressing pin like on on tent poles when expanding the tent legs.not sure where I could find such a product.
No stick makes it handy to get extra room in the front seat when carry a large box or working under the panel. I have just one push to talk button on that grip so I would have to make a connector maybe small sub D or molex connector.
Thanks guys

Ron in oregon

You can move the PTT switch to the panel and not have to mess with wiring in the stick.

[bkilby]

Something like this:


but not that big of a head on the pin.. just using a quick search

[rzbill]

With the PTT on the panel like Sam suggested, a McMaster Carr tube connector button works very nicely.

See Here

[Rupester]

I use a clevis pin with 1" ring for removal. I was going to use the tent-pole button arrangement, but decided the clevis pin was foolproof and a little more positive as far as an assured mechanical connection. I put the PTT switch on the panel in front of the R seat position. No complaints.

[guccidude1]

I complied with the SB except I used a drilled bolt, in the threads, and hold in place with a hairpin type thingy. I used a 6 pin connector from a local electronics store for the push to talk and the coolie hat trim button. It has worked well for 8 yrs, 1325 hours. Dan

[bruceh]

I used the McMaster-Carr quick release button. I also put a 9 pin D-sub connector in the stick so that the copilot buttons on the Tosten grip all work the same as the pilot stick, but is completely and quickly removable.

A bunch of photos of the process and commentary starting at picture 21 in this gallery.