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More info?)
Found the link to Hurley's springs:
http://www.hurleyspring.com/quote/quote4.htm
"Dirk Gross" <a@a.com> wrote in message
news:Jvohe.29242$9n1.16160@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com...
> Well, maybe this might help from
>
http://www.flyfoxy.com/ThrustmasterFAQ.html#Topic4.3.3 Some links seem to
> be dead, though.
>
> 3.) Where can we get replacement parts for our controllers?
>
> Guillemot/Thrustmaster are supplying kits that you can purchase online
> containing spare parts for those who are keen to refurbish their
> controllers themselves. This is a quote from their site:
>
> "To provide customers with the best possible service, after-warrantee
> support will be offered to Thrustmaster customers. From now on, when wear
> and tear affects a product after the warrantee has expired, customers can
> extend the life of that product by repairing it themselves. Customers will
> be able to go on-line at www.thrustmaster.com and purchase spare parts
> kits for a nominal price. Thrustmaster will make the repairs easier for
> the customers by providing clear descriptions of the simple procedures on
> the on-line Support Page."
>
> If you're after triggers, switches and hats, then I picked up this snippet
> from Jan in the newsgroup.
>
> For triggers, you will need to buy a new Omron B3F switch, type 4050 or
> 4055 (4050 needs 1.27 Newton and 4055 needs 2.55 Newton. I would suggest
> 4050 so the internals of the stick aren't stressed too much. For those of
> you wondering... FLCS and F-22 Pro hats use 4 Omron switches also B3F
> type, but with a 6*6 mm house instead of the 12*12 mm house used for
> trigger/buttons. Probably serial 100,1002 and 1005 (again, different
> force, 0.98 , 1.47 and 2.55 Newton). Omron has a website at
> http://www.omron.com, that should help you find a dealer nearby."
>
> There's also another site containing information on replacement F-22 Pots.
> Here's the link: F-22 Potentiometer Replacement.
>
> If you're after RCS springs, then try here: Stacy Harley's RCS springs.
> I've also had mail from David Bilenkey ((bilenkey@nortelnetworks.com) and
> he may have RCS springs available, as he's been looking at getting a batch
> made up.
>
> I would also recommend that you visit the Thrustmaster Resource Center
> maintained by Jan-Albert Van Ree. There's loads of information on his site
> regarding looking after and maintaining your controllers.
>
> "Adamski" <anon@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:r4r8815j8805tmrul4f5q1hoeuho46pnjp@4ax.com...
>> On Fri, 13 May 2005 02:41:40 GMT, Dirk Gross wrote:
>>
>>>If you can't find anything, check here: http://www.mcmaster.com/ and look
>>>to
>>>the bottom right corner under "springs". You might be able to match it
>>>there by physical description.
>>
>> Thanks for that, Dirk. A very clever site. Amazing how it steps you
>> through all the choices. Still haven't got it to produce a spring
>> roughly to the right spec, but I'll have another go!
>>
>> Adamski.
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