During the use the yoke, friction on the pitch axis may build up over time because of the misalignment of the sleeve and the rail caused by long travel and the weight of the steering wheel. This video explains how to adjust the parts so they will be aligned and thus, eliminate the friction.
Hello, I’m planning to build a beech g58 simulator and I’d be interested in your yokes, but I need more info. I wrote you an email. Is dual control for the yokes feasible (so that one reproduces the movements of the other)? And what are the connections for the yokes? is it usb?
Since nobody replied… I’ll share my thoughts.
Connection is USB, the device presents itself as a normal force-feedback (FFB) joystick. (The FFB part will likely not work on Mac, it never supported it).
Dual control is not really feasible (the way it should be) without linking the yokes mechanically, which would be a project similar to designing it from scratch. There are two main reasons why it can’t be done electronically.
First, there is no (common) software that does it. But it’s possible to write it if you know how to program DirectInput.
Second, and more fundamental, is that the the forces simulated by the device are way insufficient to simulate a mechanical link. They are too weak even to simulate the normal aerodynamic loads. The second pilot will be able to override the drive with one finger. One needs a device at least 10x more powerful to simulate something resembling a mechanical coupling.