Trim Deck

I wanted a set of trim wheels, I could not find anything suitable so I created the Trim Deck. It’s the same size as the Virpil CDT-VMAX throttle so I could use this mounting bracket.

Trim Wheels

The elevator uses an optical encoder with 360 pulses per revolution. This provides a very smooth motion. The rudder and aileron use mechanical encoders with 20 detents.

The elevator wheel protrudes out of the bottom of the case.

Fuel Tank Selection

The two red knobs are for fuel tank selection. They are 6-way rotary switches so you can map a twin engine very nicely or a single and have a spare for fuel valve, or use them for something else entirely.

Mapping tank selection can be tricky, each plane may require different mapping. I use it on the Black Box Dukes and Blackbird 310R, Flying Iron warbirds. It takes a while to set up each plane but it’s worth it.

I have used SPAD.next to do this, per plane, and it works well. MobiFlight should also be able to manage it but I have no experience with it. I have not tried mapping directly in-game.

Push Buttons

Four general purpose momentary push buttons, single color and constantly illuminated.

Toggles

Six general purpose chrome toggles (ON)-OFF-(ON). I use momentary action toggle so that the game state doesn’t matter; whether the navigation lights in the game are on or off, a push up always turns them on and push down turns them off. However, if you prefer regular latching ON-OFF-ON action, or even ON-OFF, that is not a problem, just order different units.

Mounting

The case does not come with any mounting holes, in my application I reuse the existing bolts to attach it to my mounting bracket. Modify the case or bottom plate as needed. Or use the included bottom plate that fixes directly onto my mounting bracket.

Software

SPAD.next or Mobiflight are needed to map fuel tanks and to alter the speed of trim adjustment.

A build with custom switches replacing two of the toggles